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Players who
have been honoured with playing first grade and wearing the red and white
| S: St
George | I:
Illawarra | SI:
St George Illawarra |
Games may also mean interchange | repl:
replacement | *
current player | NB:
Internationals prior to joining club are also included. For
club internationals click
here
| Name |
Details |
Notes
/ info links |
| Sadler,
A |
S,
1930, 3 games. (0pts) |
Played
in 1930
grand final. |
Sadlier,
Bill 'Chid'
 |
S,
1922-23, 11 games.
4t (12pts) |
Played
with second grade runners-up of 1923.
Became club selector.
more: team 1930 |
Saffy,
Jarrod
 |
SI,
2008, 14 games.
(0pts) |
Prop
forward. Second-row forward.
Born: 24/10/1984 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Junior Clubs: Sydney University (Rugby Union).
Rep Honours: Aust Schoolboys, Aust U/21s and Aust
Sevens in rugby union.
Height: 191cm.
Previous Clubs: Wests Tigers (2006-07, 8 games)
First Grade Debut with Tigers: Wests Tigers v
South Sydney at Leichhardt Oval, Round 26, 2006.
First Grade Debut with Dragons: Dragons v Wests
Tigers at Sydney Football Stadium, Round 1, Sunday
16 March, 2008.
A 15-year-old rugby union prospect in 1999, Saffy
moved to Australia from South Africa before switching
to rugby league. In 2008, the former Tigers forward
escaped a biting charge whilst playing for Saints
against the Raiders. Canberra halfback Todd Carney
claimed he had been bitten during a tackle, but
discrepancies in his testimony and inconclusive
video footage led to the NRL judiciary finding
Saffy not guilty.
Saffy has extended his stay at the Dragons for
a further two years, re-signing until 2010. |
Sailor,
Wendall
'Dell'
 |
SI,
2008, 8 games.
4t (16pts) |
Winger.
Born: 16/07/1974 in Sarina (Qld).
Junior Clubs: Sarina Crocodiles.
Height: 191cm.
Qld rep (1996-2001); SL Qld rep (1997)
Aust rep (1994-2001); Aust SL rep (1997)
Previous Clubs: Brisbane Broncos (1993-2001, 189
games, 110t, 1g).
First Grade Debut with Broncos: Brisbane v Gold
Coast at QE2 Stadium, Round 12, 1993.
First Grade Debut with Dragons: Dragons v Broncos
at Wollongong, Round 13, Friday 6 June, 2008.
A Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos
representative, Wendell Sailor has played at every
level of the game, as well as playing under a
number of administrations during one of the most
turbulent periods in the history of the game.
In his debut season with the Broncos, Sailor was
part of the team that won the premiership, defeating
the St George Dragons 14-6 in 1993. In the same
year, he won the Rookie of the Year award at the
Broncos club. More premierships were to follow
with Sailor's large frame and speed out wide proving
too much for most defending wingers.
In 1994, Sailor's representative career began
when he was selected for the Kangaroos.
In 1996, Sailor debuted for Queensland in State
of Origin.
The turmoil of Super League followed with Sailor
remaining at the Broncos and becoming one of the
highest paid players during the bidding war.
After playing for the Broncos in the NSWRL, ARL,
Super League and the NRL, Sailor switched to rugby
union and played for the Queensland Reds in 2002.
He debuted for the Wallabies the following year.
He then made another big-money move to the NSW
Waratahs in 2006.
In 2006, Sailor's biggest controversy was to follow
with the dual international returning a positive
drug test for cocaine and anabolic steroids. A
two year suspension followed, effectively barring
Sailor from playing in either football code.
In June, 2007, the St George Illawarra Dragons
announced that they would sign Sailor on a two-year
incentive based contract when his ban expired
in April, 2008.
In April and May 2008, Sailor made several appearances
for Shellharbour in the NSW Cup. He has also since
been loaned to Qld Cup side the Burleigh Bears
when no first grade spot was available.
In June 2008, Sailor finally made his return to
first grade rugby league when Saints took on his
old team the Broncos in Wollongong. Unfortunately,
the comeback was short-lived with Sailor suffering
a fractured cheekbone whilst making a tackle in
the first half.
Sailor recovered in time to make seven more appearances
in 2008. He scored his comeback try against his
former club the Broncos in round 23. He later
scored a hat-trick in the Dragons' 40-14 demolishing
of the Eels in round 25.
Sailor still has a year to run on his contract
with Saints. But other deals are in the wind with
European Super League entrants the Celtic Crusaders
and French Rugby Union looking to sign him for
2009. |
Saleh,
Hassan
'Hass'
 |
SI,
2003. 11 games.
1t (4pts) |
Winger.
Fullback.
Born 1979, Sydney.
Junior Club: Twin Willows Warriors.
Rep for Lebanon in 2000 World Cup.
Signed with Saints from the Wests Tigers club
in 2003 but was not retained in 2004.
more: 2003 |
| Sams,
Graeme |
S,
1971-74, 69 games + 5 repl.
10t (30pts) |
Lock.
Centre.
Sutherland junior.
Played 83 games with Sharks before joining St
George.
more: 1972 |
| Sanderson,
Andrew |
S,
1993-94, 2 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Sanderson,
Paul |
S,
1994, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Saukuru,
Colin |
S,
1995 & 1997, 3 games + 8 repl. (0pts) |
|
Saunders,
Frank
'Fatty'
 |
S,
1923-29, 74 games.
50t, 20g (190pts) |
Winger.
NSW rep (1924-25)
Endured a moment of embarrassment
in 1923 when he made a break against Newtown,
losing his shorts in the process. 'Fatty' ran
50 yards and set up the winning try.
Top first grade point scorer for club in 1923.
Played for NSW against England in 1924.
Played in the 1927 premiership-deciding final
scoring a hat trick of tries.
Father of noted cricketer, former
ballboy and club official, Warren Saunders.
more: 1927,
team 1927 |
Saunders,
Owen
 |
I,
1983-87, 41 games + 1 repl.
17t (68pts) |
Winger.
Saunders also scored 24 tries in reserve grade,
making a total of 41 for the Illawarra club. |
Schifilliti,
Dean (c)
 |
I,
1989-93, 101 games.
16t (64pts) |
Hooker.
Originally from Queensland, Schifilliti
took over as Steeler's captain in 1991.
He played his best football in 1992,
captaining his side to the pre season Challenge
Cup victory of that year.
Also played with South Sydney, North
Queensland, Adelaide and Parramatta before injury
saw him into retirement in 2000. |
| Schuback,
J |
S,
1938-40, 38 games.
6t (18pts) |
|
Schuman,
Reg
 |
S,
1929-35, 61 games.
3t (9pts) |
Played
in 1929 semi final loss and was also a member
of the 1930 grand final side.
more: team
1930
|
Scott,
Beau*
 |
SI,
2007-08
41 games.
6t (24pts)
|
Second
row forward. Centre.
Born: 15 May, 1984, Camden, NSW.
Junior club: Picton.
Height: 184cm.
First Grade debut with Sharks: Sharks 40 v Storm
16, Toyota Park, 6/8/05 (Rd 22).
First Grade debut with Saints: Dragons 20 v Titans
18, Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), 18/3/2007 (Rd
1)
Played 28 games with the Sharks (2005-2006), scoring
28 points, before linking up with Saints.
A hard running back rower and strong defender,
Scott was one of Saints best forwards in 2007
and 2008. |
Selby,
Geoff
 |
I,
1984-85, 39 games.
9t (36pts)
S, 1986-88, 44 games + 18 repl.
4t (16pts) |
Lock
forward.
St George junior.
Graded at Illawarra on the recommendation
of his former high school teacher, Brian Smith.
Returned to St George and came under
the guidance of Johnny Raper.
Geoff Selby was tragically killed in a car crash
on 13 February, 1989.
He was remember by the annual Geoff
Selby Memorial Award - a coach award given
to one player every year for outstanding contributions
to the team.
more 1989 |
Seru,
Fili
 |
I,
1996-97, 18 games + 2 repl.
4t (16pts) |
Winger.
Fijian International came to the Steelers in 1996.
Went on to play with Halifax and Hull in the UK
and Guildford in Sydney's Metropolitan Cup. |
Setu,
Lagi
 |
SI,
2007-08, 31 games.
1t (4pts) |
Second
row forward. Lock forward. Centre.
Born: 25/2/88, New Zealand.
Junior Club: Riverview (Schoolboy) Rugby Union.
Height: 189cm
First Grade Debut: Dragons 12 v Knights 16, 23/3/2007
(Rd 2) at Kogarah.
Rep honours include Aust 19, Aust School Boy,
QLD 12-19, Samoa.
In 2008, Seu was named in the Samoa squad for
World Cup.
Signed to play with the Broncos in 2009. |
Shadlow,
Norman
 |
S,
1921-26, 50 games.
13t (39pts) |
Winger.
Played in initial first grade match
for Saints in 1921.
A tough an often uncompromising player, Norman
scored a spectacular try in Saints' first ever
first grade win when they defeated Newtown 11-9
at Sydney Sports Ground, 21 May 1921.
Only ever played for St George.
more: 1921,
team
1925 |
Sharp,
Joe
 |
S,
1930-32, 23 games. 1t (3pts) |
Second
row.
From ST GEORGE LEAGUES CLUB JOURNAL
EARLY SAINT STILL SHARP ON HIS FEET
8 November 2004
http://www.stgeorge.org.au/news/static/article_82.asp
St George's oldest living player, 98-year-old
JOE SHARP, is still fighting fit and earned a
hearty round of applause for his longevity at
the Grand Final lunch.
Joe, a second rower for the Dragons in the late
20s and early 30s, will celebrate 76 years of
holy union to wife Violet on the Central Coast
on November 17.
"I feel like I have another couple of years
left in me," Joe said at the Lunch, where
Prime Minister John Howard and Labor leader Mark
Latham raised a glass to him.
"I had one beer today," added the former
railway worker.
"I'm under strict instruction from the wife
not to drink, but I always had a couple of schooners
every day when I was working – two was enough."
Still as sharp as a tack and remarkably nimble,
he bypassed the lift for the stairs as he left
the club unassisted.
The couple's daughter, Bev Lawrence, recently
discovered the above picture of the 1931 First-Grade
side taken at Earl Park (St George vs North Sydney).
Joe is the one wearing headgear.
UPDATE - ST GEORGE LEAGUES CLUB
JOURNAL - 2006:
Joe Sharp thought to be oldest living former
first grader.
"OLDEST SAINT" JOE SHARP CELEBRATES
100 YEARS!
JOE SHARP, Saint's oldest living player, reached
triple figures in excellent health when he celebrated
his 100th birthday in April.
Mr Sharp also played three games for Canterbury-Bankstown
and is thought to be the oldest living former
first-grader.
Full article: click here |
Sheppard,
Chris
 |
SI,
2005-2006, 4 games.
(0pts) |
Halfback.
Born 16 March 1981 in Mareeba, Queensland.
Junior club: Mareeba Gladiators.
First grade debut: Cowboys (v Penrith), Cairns,
10 May 2001 (Rd 4).
An experienced first grader with 60 NRL appearances,
Sheppard was released from the North Queensland
Cowboys, linking up with Saints midway through
2005. He played one first grade game with Saints
in 2005 (round 18 v Eels at Parramatta Stadium,
8 July).
Sheppard's contract with Saints was extended until
2006.
In 2006, he played three first grade matches and
at time of publishing, is off-contract. |
| Sheppard,
F |
S,
1948, 1 game. 1t (3pts) |
|
Shulman,
Mark
'Mighty Atom'
 |
S,
1971-73 & 1975-78, 51 games + 5 repl.
8t (24pts) |
Halfback.
St George junior (Arncliffe Scots).
At
5' 2" (157cm), Shulman was one of the smallest
men to play the game. Career was stalled after
breaking his leg in 1973. He had a plate inserted
but made a comeback in 1975.
Played in 1977 drawn grand final but suffered
kidney damage after receiving knees in the back
courtesy of Parramatta forward Ray Higgs.
Shulman had to watch from the sidelines
as Saints won the Grand Final replay 22-0.
Went to coach in the lower grades
before being elected on the Saints' board in 1984.
more: 1971,
1977 |
| Shumack,
J |
S,
1928, 3 games. (0pts) |
|
| Sibraa,
J |
S,
1922, 1 game +1 repl. (0pts) |
|
Simmonds,
Reece
|
SI,
2002-2006, 48 games.
21t (84pts) |
|
Reece
Simmonds
First
Grade
|
|
| Position |
Fullback,
winger |
| Born |
7
Jan 1980, Sydney |
| Junior
Club |
St
Andrew's, Eaglevale |
| Height |
175cm |
| Debut |
Dragons
(v Sharks), Aussie Stadium,
17 Mar 2002, (Rd 1) |
|
|
Reece
Simmonds played with Western Suburbs before being
graded at Saints in 2000.
He played in the 2001 First Division (second grade)
Grand Final.
Simmonds played 24 first grade games in 2004 (including
a semi-final appearance), scoring 14 tries.
Winner of 2004 'Geoff Selby Memorial NRL Coaches
Award', determined by the Dragons first grade
coaching staff.
With plenty of outside backs in the club ranks,
Simmonds played much of 2005 in the Premier League
(second grade), playing just five games in the
first grade.
Simmonds' contract with Saints was extended into
2006 (six games) before he signed with South Sydney
Rabbitohs for 2007.
more: 2003,
2004 |
| Simmons,
Graeme 'Slippery' |
S,
1967-69, 18 games +2 repl.
(0pts) |
Hooker.
South coast junior was brought to
the club as a backup hooker to Ian Walsh. |
| Simmons,
Lionel |
S,
1964, 3 games. 1t (3pts) |
Illawarra
junior. |
Simon,
Craig
 |
I,
1992-96 & 1998, 50 games + 23 repl.
15t (60pts) |
Centre.
Came to the Steelers following a stint with Souths.
Went on to Hull in the UK where he was a star
player before returning to Australia in 2001 to
play Canberra's First Division.
Returned to the Illawarra in 2002 and linked up
with Port Kembla.
Brother of John Simon. |
Simon,
John
 |
I,
1990-95, 107 games + 13 repl.
27t, 30g, 9fg (177pts) |
Halfback.
NSW rep (1992 & 1997).
Aust rep (Super League 1997).
Schoolboy sensation, represented
City Firsts in 1991-92.
Unable to maintain match fitness,
Simon eventually retired in 2001 when as the Wests
Tigers half back, he said he had lost the desire
to compete.
Simon played an important part in Illawarra's
development.
In total, he played 230 game at first grade and
rep level and represented NSW and Australia (Super
League) in his 10 year career.
Brother of Craig Simon. |
Sims,
Ashton
|
SI,
2003-2007,
81 games (incl repl)
9t (36pts)
|
Prop
forward.
Born 26 February 1985 in Sutherland, NSW.
Junior Club: Gerringong Lions.
Height: 192cm.
Went to Kiama High School - the same school for
Saints greats, Rod Wishart and Shaun Timmins.
Rep honours: 2002 Australian schoolboys, 2001-02
U17 Origin, 2003 U19 Origin.
In 2002, Sims was an Australian schoolboys representative
and also played in the Jersey Flegg (third grade)
Grand Final.
First Grade Debut: Saints v Panthers, Penrith
Stadium, May 11, 2003 (Rd 9).
Sims' contract with Saints was extended into 2008
but he was released at the end of 2007 to join
the Brisbane Broncos.
more: 2003,
2004
|
| Simpson,
J |
S,
1936, 3 games. (0pts) |
|
Simpson,
Robbie
 |
S,
1998, 3 games + 11 repl (0pts)
SI, 2000 & 2003, 6 repl. (0pts)
TOTAL: 1998, 2000 & 2003, 3 games + 17 repl.
(0pts) |
Utility
forward. |
Skelton,
Sean
 |
I,
1995, 1 game.
2t (8pts) |
Hooker.
Captain of South African World Cup side.
Also played with Canterbury and Souths as well
as a stint in England.
Went on to play with Nowra. |
| Skinner,
C |
S,
1932, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
| Slavin,
M |
S,
1944, 2 games. 1t (3pts) |
|
Slockie
/ Slockley, W
 |
S,
1925, 6 games.
5t (15pts) |
Back.
Score fives tries in six matches
before leaving Rugby League.
Features in a famous team photo
at Earl Park.
more: 1925,
team
1925 |
Smith,
Billy (c) (vc)
|
S,
1963-77, 233 games.
30t, 3g, 21fg [before 1971] + 23fg [after 1971]
(161pts).
|
Halfback.
Centre.
Born: 12 July, 1942, Fremantle (WA). Raised in
Mortdale in Sydney.
NSW rep (1964-65, 1967-69, 1971 &1973).
Aust rep (1964-68 & 1970).
Originally a centre, Billy Smith became one of
the most competitive and tenacious halfbacks to
ever play the game. He will be forever noted as
a St George legend who always played above his
weight.
A St George junior (Mortdale Mighty Midgets and
Renown), Smith's career escalated under the coaching
of Norm Provan.
Twice winner of the Harry Sunderland medal for
best Australian player in a Test series, Smith
went on to captain Australia in the 1970 Rugby
League World Cup.
His partnership with fullback Graeme Langlands
in the 1966 Grand Final has been regarded as one
of the most memorable in history with the two
champions seeming to have an intuitive and unbeatable
knowledge of each other's movements.
Billy Smith played in four Grand Final wins in
1963-66 and played in two losing grand finals
in 1971 and 1975.
He also played in the third grade side that won
the premiership in 1972 and the 1976 reserve grade
Grand Final winning side.
In all, Billy Smith played 296 all grade matches
which remains as a Dragons club record.
more: 1963,
1964,
1965,
1966,
1967,
1968,
1970,
1971,
1972,
1976,
1977
Billy
Smith article - click here |
| Smith,
Brad |
S,
1995-98, 3 games + 24 repl. 1t (4pts) |
|
Smith,
Brian
 |
S,
1974, 17 games.
1t, 1fg (4pts) |
Halfback.
Former Casino halfback, Brian Smith
was another player kept in the lower grades by
the evergreen Billy Smith.
Brian Smith contributed to the St George
district as coach of James Cook High before coaching
Newtown U/23s side.
Played with Souths and coached in
their lower grades before becoming first grade
coach of Illawarra in 1984.
Following a coaching stint in the
UK, Smith returned to Australia to take up his
appointment as first grade coach of St George
in 1991.
He guided Saints to two grand final
appearances in 1992 and 1993 but left the club
when the Super Leagur turmoil erupted in 1996.
After a second stint in the UK,
Smith returned to Sydney to become head coach
at Parramatta.
Brother of Tony Smith.
more: 1984,
1987,
1989,
1991,
1992,
1993 |
Smith,
Craig (c)
 |
I,
1996-98, 40 games + 9 repl. 1t (4pts)
SI, 1999-2001, 52 games. 1t (4pts)
TOTAL: 1996-2001, 92 games + 9 repl. 2t (8pts)
|
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (1997)
Kiwi international was co-captain
of the Dragons.
Smith came under the scrutiny of
Jim Hall's NRL Match Review Committee when TV
commentator Ray Warren and Melbourne coach Chris
Anderson raised question marks over Smith's running
style. It was claimed that Smith was raising his
knees when meeting the defence.
A series of hearings at Jim Hall's
NRL judiciary and subsequent suspensions eventually
saw Smith forced out of the Australian competition.
He went on to a career with Wigan in the UK.
more: 1999,
2001 |
| Smith,
Damien |
S,
1996-97, 22 games + 5 repl.
4t (16pts) |
Back. |
Smith
, Justin
 |
SI,
2000-2002, 32 games (inc repl).
8t, 3g (38pts) |
Second
row forward.
NSW Residents rep in 1999.
Debuted in 1st grade on 24 July
2000 against the Broncos.
In three seasons, Smith has scored
8 tries + 3 goals for Saints but impressed all
with a high workload and an uncanny ability
to offload in traffic.
Unfortunately, salary cap restraints
saw him depart for Souths in 2003.
more: 2002
|
Smith
, Neville
(captain coach)
|
S,
1939-41 & 1943, 59 games.
15t, 118g (281pts)
 |
Second
row forward. Goal kicker.
Qld rep (1938). NSW rep (1940-41).
Brisbane Valleys junior.
In 1939, 22 year old Neville Smith
was appointed the youngest ever captain coach
in the history of the club.
In 1940, he captained NSW.
Denied playing for Australia due
to the outbreak of WWII
In 1941, he led St George to their
first premiership. He was knocked out but recovered
to score 13 points in Saints' 31-14 victory over
Easts.
Neville Smith, aged 81, passed away in August,
1997.
more: 1939,
1941,
1943 |
Smith,
Peter
 |
I,
1984-86, 38 games.
(0pts) |
Prop
forward.
Completed 11 seasons of grade for Souths, Canterbury,
Gold Coast and Illawarra playing over 100 first
grade games during his career. |
| Smith,
Reg |
S,
1954, 10 games. 3t (9pts) |
Hooker.
Formerly from Western Suburbs.
Went on to be Australian selector before becoming
St George selector and committeeman in 1960.
Immensely popular with players and officials,
Reg Smith passed away in 1968 following a battle
with cancer. |
Smith,
Ray
 |
S,
1957-59, 16 games.
5t (15pts) |
Centre.
NSW rep (1960-62).
Played in Grand Final winning sides
of 1957 and 1958.
Went on to play with Thirroul in
the Illawarra representing NSW from that district. |
| Smith,
Ron |
I,
1987, 3 repl. (0pts) |
Second
row forward. |
Smith,
Tony
 |
I,
1987 & 1989-91, 37 games + 4 repl.
9t (36pts)
S, 1992-93 & 1995, 28 games
+ 19 repl.
4t (16pts) |
Five
eighth.
Born: 24 January 1967
Originally from Lismore and younger
brother of Dragons and Steelers coach Brian Smith.
In 1992, Tony Smith was named
on the interchange bench in the grand final against
Brisbane.
In 1993, he was named in the run-on side in the
grand final, once again against the Broncos.
An injury to his achilles tendon in a trial in
Maryborough ruled Smith out for 1994, but he was
able to make a brief comeback in 1995.
Went on to join his brother's coaching team at
Parramatta and then moved on to coach Huddersfield
(2001-2003) and Leeds in the UK, guiding Leeds
Rhinos to a premiership wins in 2004 and 2007.
Following a successful coaching career in Great
Britain, which saw him rise to success at an international
level, the former St George five-eighth committed
himself to the game in Europe when he declared
his intentions to become a British citizen in
2008.
The national coach of Great Britain in January
2008, Tony Smith lives in the northern English
town of Huddersfield, the birthplace of rugby
league, with his wife and two children.
Brother of Brian Smith.
more: 1993 |
| Soorely,
Vince |
S,
1947-48, 27 games. 1t (3pts) |
|
Sorridimi,
Michel
'Zorro'
 |
S,
1975-82, 82 games + 6 repl.
31t (83pts) |
Winger.
A member of the 1975 Jersey Flegg
premiership winning side.
Suffered medial ligament injury in 1979
Grand Final victory and had to endure two knee
operations.
Popular flankman scored 31 tries
and only ever played with St George.
more: 1974,
1979
team |
| Souter,
Gary |
S,
1974, 8 games + 5 repl. (0pts) |
|
| South,
Darren |
S,
1989-91, 26 games + 4 repl.
8t, 5g (42pts) |
Back. |
Soward,
Jamie*
 |
SI,
2007-08
33 games.
12t, 92g, 2fg (234pts)
2007:
Club's top point scorer (105 points)
Club's top goal scorer (38 goals).
2008:
Club's top point scorer (129 points)
Club's top goal scorer (54 goals). |
Halfback.
Goal kicker.
Born: 13th November, 1984 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Junior Club: Wagga Kangaroos.
Height: 178cm.
First Grade Debut (with Roosters): 8/5/05 (Round
9), Roosters 32 v Knights 2 at the Sydney Football
Stadium (Aussie Stadium).
First Grade Debut (with Dragons): 1/6/07 (Round
12), Dragons 11 v Broncos 4 at Kogarah.
From 2005-2007, Soward made 22 appearances with
the Sydney Roosters, scoring 26 points.
In 2007, after playing one match with the Roosters,
Soward was released, linking up with Saints
to replace injured halfback Mathew Head.
Soward had an immediate impact in round 12 against
the Broncos, dominating the match with kicks
in general play while kicking one goal and one
field goal to put the icing on a man-of -the-match
performance.
In 2008, Jamie Soward was named in the Indigenous
Dreamtime team, playing in the World Cup curtain
raiser on October 26 at the Sydney Football
Stadium. Soward has aboriginal heritage from
his Dad's side of the family and is part of
the "Wradjuri" tribe. The Dreamtime
team defeated the New Zealand Maori 34-26 in
what a highly entertaining match of open rugby
league.
Soward's contract with Saints has been extended
into 2008.
|
Spencer,
Lindsay
 |
S,
1941-42, 25 games.
4t (12pts)
 |
Forward.
Played in 1941
Grand Final victory.
more: 1941
team |
Spring,
Peter
 |
I,
1986-88, 23 games + 3 repl.
2t (8pts)
S, 1989-91, 18 games + 6 repl.
(0pts) |
Prop
forward.
From Batesman Bay. Peter Spring was a tough no
nonsense forward who spent three seasons with
Illawarra before joining St George.
Represented Country Seconds in 1987. |
Springall,
Wayne
|
I,
1982-83, 37 games.
2t (7pts) |
Forward.
Played in Manly's grand final win
over Cronulla in 1978.
Played in the Steeler's first season
in 1982 and voted the club's Player of the Year
in the same year.
more 1982 |
| Sprouster,
Alan |
S,
1933, 7 games.
2t (6pts) |
Played
in 18-5 grand final loss to Newtown in 1933. |
Stanford,
Peter
 |
I,
1983, 3 games.
(0pts) |
Centre.
Member of Presidents Cup winning side 1984. Went
on to play with Wests and coach in the lower grades.
Became a member of the coaching staff at Mt Kembla
Lowries. |
Stanley,
Chase*
 |
SI,
2007-08
33 games.
11t (44pts) |
Centre.
Winger.
Rep Honours: New Zealand Kiwis (2007).
Born: 31/05/1989, Sydney.
St George junior (Hurstville United).
Height: 185cm.
First Grade Debut: 23/3/07 (Round 2), Dragons
12 v Knights 16 (Aged 17years 296 days).
The nephew of former All Blacks centre "Smokin"
Joe Stanley, Chase Stanley burst onto the NRL
scene in 2007, scoring a try on debut while juggling
first training with his high school studies.
Chase is the second eldest of six children,
the eldest of five brothers, born in Bankstown
Hospital to working-class parents. His mother,
Michele, is from proud league stock, with her
grand-uncles Rangi and Tommy Chase representing
New Zealand in the 1930s. Chase was christened
with his mother's maiden name, and is a distant
relative of Dragons teammate Rangi Chase.
(Source:
SMH
League HQ, 18/5/2007)
Managed by former Dragons forward Lance Thompson,
Stanley began his first grade career in the backs
but has been earmarked by many as a future second
row forward.
A schoolboy sensation in 2007, Stanley capped
of a huge year when he was selected for New Zealand,
scoring two tries in his Test match debut.
(Match report: Leagueunlimited.com,
11/11/2007)
In 2008, Chase Stanley was selected for New Zealand
Maori, playing in the World Cup curtain raiser
against The Australian Indigenous Dreamtime team,
won 34-26 by the Dreamtime team.
Chase Stanley is contracted with Saints until
2010. |
| Stanton,
Ron |
S,
1952, 10 games. 4g (8pts) |
|
Stapleton,
Craig
'Stapes', 'Stapo'
 |
S,
1998, 1 game + 5 repl. 1t (4pts)
SI, 2000-2003, 30 games (incl repl). 2t (8pts)
TOTAL: 1998 & 2000-03, 36 games (incl repl).
3t (12pts) |
Prop
forward.
Born 31 Aug 1978, Sydney
St George junior (Penshurst).
Played in 2001
First Division Grand Final winning side.
Signed with Parramatta for 2004.
more: 1998,
1999
team, |
Starkey,
Bruce
 |
S,
1974-82. 128 games + 9 repl.
13t (39pts) |
Forward.
St George junior (Arncliffe Scots).
Powerful runner who only ever played with St George
in the top grade.
Played in the 1977 grand final and
Grand Final replay and again in the 1979
Grand Final.
more: 1977,
1979
team |
| Starr,
M |
S,
1944, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
Stathers,
Johnny
 |
S,
1959-62, 13 games + 1 repl.
5t (15pts) |
Winger.
Fullback. Five eighth. Halfback.
Played as winger in 1960 Grand Final
victory.
Suffered from a recurring shoulder problem. In
1963, he broke his leg in two places.
Went on to teaching in Armidale and later became
acting Director of Department of Sport and Recreation.
1960,
1960
team |
| Staunton,
Alan |
S,
1952-54, 42 games.
13t, 2g (43pts) |
Played
in Gosford and South Coast before joining St George.
Went on to be manager of Wagga Wagga Leagues Club
but tragically killed in car accident in
1963. |
| Steele,
C |
S,
1961, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
| Steele,
Glen |
I,
1988, 1 game + 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Stephens,
R |
S,
1959-60, 2 games. 2g (4pts) |
|
Stevens,
Jason
 |
S,
1992-96,
64 games.
3t (12pts) |
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (2000-2004, 5 games).
Aust rep (1999-2002, 10 games).
St George junior.
Jason Stevens played in 1993 grand final but broke
his thumb in the first tackle of the match and
was unable to continue.
Defected to Super League
in 1996. A court order forced him to return to
Saints only to see him sidelined with injury.
He joined the Sharks in 1997, playing in a further
168 games.
Stevens ended his first grade career with the
Sharks at the end of 2005 with a total 232 first
grade appearances.
Brother of Paul Stevens.
more: 1993,
team 1993 |
| Stevens,
Paul |
S,
1994, 2 games + 9 repl.
(0pts) |
Forward
Joined Sharks in 1997.
Brother of Jason Stevens. |
Stone,
Robert (c)
|
S,
1975-85, 170 games.
26t (81pts)
|
Front
row forward. Second row forward.
NSW rep (1980).
Played 281 all-grade games for St George and
won a premiership in all three grades (thirds
in 1974, seconds in 1976 and firsts in 1977).
Debuted in first grade in 1975 as an 18-year-old
and was part of a ruthless pack which won the
1977 premiership.
A rugged forward with pace, Stone scored a memorable
runaway try in the Grand Final replay of 1977.
Played in the first State of Origin match in
1980 and in 1984, Robert Stone was the Dragons'
captain 15 times out of 24 appearances that
year.
Became captain-coach of Picton before returning
to St George as an administrator, eventually
becoming Football club CEO in 2001.
Was instrumental in the push to have the Dragons
return to Kogarah Jubilee Oval in 2003.
Robert Stone was diagnosed with tumours in 2003-2004
and passed away on 1st August 2005, aged 49.
more: 1974,
1977,
2005
Home
grounds: Kogarah
Robert
Stone Interview with SOTV
Robert
Stone Tribute
|
| Stone,
Troy |
S,
1994-96, 26 games + 7 repl.
2t (8pts) |
Forward.
Played in 1996 grand final
more: 1996 |
| Strudwick,
Ross |
S,
1969-72, 30 games + 2 repl.
1t, 56g, 2fg (117pts) |
Halfback.
Qld rep (1973-76).
Aust rep (1975).
St George junior (Renown).
Had to compete with Billy Smith for halfback spot
and joined Brisbane Valleys to further his career.
Went on to coaching in the UK.
more: 1971,
1972 |
| Strutt,
Fred |
S,
1960, 1 game.
(0pts) |
Second
row forward.
Gained a 'free transfer' from St George (normally
unheard of) after concocting a story about family
problems in Wagga Wagga.
Later represented Country Firsts. |
| Stumbles,
Barry |
S,
1974, 4 games + 1 repl. 1t (3pts) |
|
| Sullivan,
Peter |
S,
1974, 1 game.
(0pts) |
Second
row forward.
RU convert. Wallaby Test captain
switch codes in 1974 but only managed one RL first
grade game following a serious knee injury. |
Summerell,
Bill
'Monka', 'Honest Bill' |
S,
1935 & 1938, 16 games.
5t, 1g (17pts) |
Forward.
Later coached Reserve and Third Grades and became
Chairman of selectors giving many years of great
service to Saints.
Bill loved St George. During one evening in 1972
at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, while looking at the
panorama of Botany Bay, he declared, "That's
the greatest sight I've ever seen".
He passed away the next day. |
| Symes,
J |
S,
1944-45, 11 games. 2t (6pts) |
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