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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 |
| Wade,
Cameron |
S,
1990-92, 17 games + 5 repl. 5t (20pts) |
|
| Wagon,
Daniel |
S,
1997-98, 24 games + 4 repl.
11t (44pts) |
Utility.
Qld rep (2001).
Aust rep (2002).
Centre and winger went on to join
coach Brian Smith at Parramatta as a centre, five
eighth and lock forward. |
|
Walford,
Ricky
|
S,
1985-96, 199 games + 8 repl.
104t, 229g (874pts).
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|
Winger.
NSW rep (1990)
Walgett junior. Australian schoolboy
rep against NZ in 1981.
Ricky Walford was the competition's
leading point scorer in 1989, Country Origin rep
in 1989 and was named as a fringe candidate in
the Australian squad in 1990.
Represented Aboriginal side on tour
of Tonga in 1990. Scored a try in 1992 grand final
and also played in the 1993 grand final.
A wonderful finisher and classy
goal kicker, Walford went on to surpass 200 club
games and score 972 points for the club in all
grades, second only to Graeme Langlands.
A great club man and enduring figure, Ricky Walford
retired in 1995 but made himself available during
Saints' turbulent period of early 1996.
Always a contributor, Ricky Walford
continued with community work in the St George
district.
more: 1985,
1989,
1990,
1992,
1993 |
Walker,
Andrew
 |
S,
1992-94, 18 games + 8 repl.
3t, 6g, 2fg (26pts) |
Five
eighth.
Nowra junior played with Randwick
RU before joining Saints.
In his first match with Saints,
he fell victim to a judiciary 'crackdown' on head
high tackles and was cruelly sent off and suspended
for four matches.
Walker struggled to adapt to city
life leaving Sydney in 1994 but returned to play
with Easts in 1995-98.
He returned to Rugby Union in 1999,
going on to further rep honours.
more:
1993 |
| Walker,
Shane |
S,
1990 & 1992, 2 games + 3 repl.
1t (4pts). |
|
| Walklate,
Spencer |
S,
1943, 15 games.
2t, 3g (12pts) |
Promising
career tragically cut short in 1943 when listed
as missing in action during WWII. |
| Wall,
Lyall |
S,
1921, 8 games.
24g (48pts) |
Centre.
Fullback.
NSW rep (1919).
Played with Balmain and Wests before
joining Saints in their inaugural year. Also a
noted cricketer, Wall started as fullback in St
George's first game in first grade on April 23,
1921. Later featured in Saints' first win on May
23, 1921.
Top first grade point scorer for club in 1921.
more: 1921 |
| Wallis,
Shaun |
I,
1993, 5 repl. (0pts) |
|
Walsh,
Chris (c)
 |
S,
1982-86, 81 games + 8 repl.
11t (44pts)
I, 1987-92, 76 games + 3 repl.
(0pts) |
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (1984).
Port Kembla junior became Steelers'
captain. Suffered vertebrae injury in 1987 but
continued playing to be named Clubman of the Year
in 1988-89.
Led Illawarra to the 1992 pre-season
Toohey's Challenge Cup victory. |
Walsh,
David
 |
I,
1990-96 &1998, 57 games + 57 repl.
6t (24pts) |
Prop
forward.
Played in the 1992 pre-season Toohey's
Challenge Cup victory. |
| Walsh,
Gary |
I,
1991, 3 repl (0pts) |
|
Walsh,
Ian
'Abdul'
(captain-coach)
 |
S,
1962-67, 94 games.
4t (12pts) |
Hooker.
NSW rep (1959-66).
Aust rep (1959-66).
The last captain-coach of the Golden
Years, Ian Walsh represented Country, NSW and
Australia while playing with Western Division's
Eugowra.
Australian Test captain in 1963-64,
Walsh took over from Arthur Summons to win the
Ashes. He captained Australia again against France
(1964), NZ (1965) and retained the Ashes in 1966.
Walsh played in five Grand Final
wins and was given the task of captain coaching
St George in 1966, a job no one wanted. Against
the odds, Walsh led the Dragons to their 11th
straight Grand Final victory.
A St George legend, Walsh went on
to coach Parramatta before becoming a successful
columnist and commentator and then a NSW selector.
more: 1962,
1963,
1966,
1967,
1978 |
| Walsh,
J |
S,
1932, 4 games (0pts) |
|
| Walsh,
Jim |
S,
1983-85, 2 games + 7 repl. 1t (4pts) |
|
| Walton,
Ted |
S,
1970-72, 7 games + 7 repl. 3t (9pts) |
Lock
forward.
Scored a try in 1971 grand final.
Signed with Wests where his career
ended prematurely following a head injury in 1974.
more: 1971 |
| Ward,
G 'Mick' |
S,
1929-31 & 1933-34, 43 games.
6t (18pts) |
|
| Warwick,
J.A. |
S,
1927-29, 31 games. 10t (30pts) |
Also
played with Newtown (1925-26). |
| Watson,
K |
S,
1951, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
| Watts,
Nigel |
S,
1944-45, 14 games.
1t, 10g (23pts) |
Goal
kicker.
Following a try in the corner to winger Owen Campbell,
Nigel Watts is credited with kicking a sensational
'pressure goal' to win the Cup Tie semi-final
at Erskineville Oval in 1944, Saints defeating
Souths 15-14 after fulltime. Surrounded by supporters,
Watts lined up the difficult conversion attempt
on the sideline before landing the match-winning
goal. Amidst scenes of wild jubilation, Watts
was carried from the field on the shoulders of
supporters.
Also played with Balmain (1952-59). |
| Wearmouth,
Jim 'Bluey' |
S,
1929-31, 29 games. 7t (21pts) |
Five
eighth. |
| Webb,
Stuart* |
SI,
2008, 19 games.
1t (4pts) |
Hooker.
Born: 3/09/1980.
Junior Clubs: Uralla Tigers.
Previous Clubs: Roosters (2003-05, 48 games, 6t,
24pts), Rabbitohs (2006-07, 21 games, 2t, 8pts).
First Grade Debut with Roosters: Roosters v Newcastle
at Sydney Football Stadium, Round 10, 2003.
First Grade Debut with Dragons: Dragons v Sharks
at Homebush, Round 4, Monday 5 April, 2008. |
| Webster,
Peter |
I,
1983, 2 repl. (0pts) |
|
Wedgwood,
Jack
 |
S,
1937-41, 53 games. 2t, 10g (26pts) |
Fullback.
NSW rep (1940-46).
Played in Saints' first premiership
win in 1941. Later played in Dorrigo.
more: team
1941 |
Weekes,
Geoff
 |
S,
1954-61, 64 games. 30t (90pts) |
Centre.
Played in two Grand Final winning
sides in 1958-59. A member of the 1959 unbeatables
and score a try in the Grand Final.
more: 1959 |
| Westblade,
Terry |
I,
1982-84 & 1986, 28 games. 2t (8pts) |
|
Wheatley,
Aaron
 |
SI,
2004, 5 games (incl repl).
(0pts) |
Utility
forward.
Born 15 October 1981 in West Wyalong, NSW.
West Wyalong junior.
First grade debut: 21 May 2004 Saints v Parramatta
at Parramatta Stadium.
Wheatley made five first appearancess with Saints
in 2004. He played 2005 in the Premier League
(second grade).
Wheatley's contract with Saints was extended into
2006 before the Bulldogs signed him for 2007. |
| Whelan,
C |
S,
1926, 8 games. (0pts) |
|
| White,
Josh |
I,
1996, 11 games + 3 repl. 2t (8pts) |
|
| White,
P |
S,
1935, 6 games. 2t (6pts) |
Half
back / five eighth.
Played in 91-6 thrashing of Canterbury in 1935.
Also played with Wests in 1936-37.
more: 1935
|
| White,
Tony |
S,
1973, 1 game (0pts) |
|
| Whitehead,
T |
S,
1950, 6 games. 2t (6pts) |
|
| Whittacker,
Aaron |
I,
1992, 1 game (0pts) |
|
| Whittacker,
Neil |
S,
1938, 1 game (0pts) |
|
Wicks,
Danny
 |
SI,
2006-2007,
29 games
2t (8pts) |
Second
row forward, prop forward.
Born: 5 Dec 1985, Grafton NSW.
Junior Club: Grafton Ghosts.
Height: 190cm
First Grade Debut: 13 May 2006, WIN Stadium, Wollongong,
Dragons v Warriors (Rnd 10)
Hailing from Grafton NSW, Danny Wicks was graded
with the Dragons in 2004.
A member of the 2005 Dragons Jersey Flegg premiership-winning
side, Wicks was called up into the first grade
following injuries and a suspension which saw
no less than eight Saints players sidelined. Wicks
crashed over for a try on debut to help his side
to a hard-fought 22-16 victory. Wicks backed up
in similar fashion in round 12, scoring again
to make it two tries in his first two matches.
In round 14 of the same year, Wicks made a memorable
rampaging run of some 70 metres, bursting through
the Penrith defence from his own 30m line and
fending off several cover defenders along the
way. It would have rated as one of the best forward
tries in living memory. But Wicks was eventually
reeled in, just one metre short of the try line.
In 2007, Wicks was unable to repeat with any consistency
his standout performances of his debut year. The
Grafton junior played 12 games in 2007 (0 points)
before signing with the Knights for 2008. |
| Wicks,
Michael |
I,
1984-85, 8 games (0pts) |
|
Wilkins,
F 'Skinny'
 |
S,
1921-22, 8 games (0pts) |
A
member of the inaugural team of 1921, Wilkins
was listed as a reserve in St George's first top
grade match.
more: 1921 |
| Williams,
A |
S,
1926 & 1928-30, 20 games. 11t (33pts) |
|
| Williams,
Phillip |
S,
1979 & 1981-84, 11 games + 4 repl.
3t (9pts) |
|
| Williams,
R |
S,
1929, 1 game (0pts) |
|
Williams,
Richard
 |
SI,
2007,
8 games.
5t (20pts) |
Five
eighth. Halfback.
Born: 31/5/1986
First Grade Debut: 18/3/2007 (Round 1), Dragons
20 v Titans 18 at Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park).
Following injury to Marrk Gasnier, Richard Williams
was called up into the first grade squad to
fill the five eighth position.
In 2007, Williams scored five tries in his eight
matches with Saints, sometimes bringing fans
to their feet with some long range runs to the
line.
An electrifying prospect, Williams was also
regarded as an enigma by some, both on and off
the field. He was released by Saints during
the 2007 season and linked up with the Panthers,
playing four more first matches (1 try) before
being relegated to the lower grades.
|
| Williams,
Wilfred |
S,
1987, 16 games + 1 repl. 2t (8pts) |
|
| Wills,
T |
S,
1936, 7 games. 1t (3pts) |
|
|
Wilshere,
John
|
SI,
2003, 10 games (incl repl).
3t (12pts)
|
Winger.
Centre.
Born 1978, Papua New Guinea.
Junior with the Waterford Demons in Brisbane.
Played 8 Tests for PNG 2000-2001, World Cup for
PNG in 2000.
Previously with Perth Reds (1997), Melbourne Storm
(1998) and Penrith Panthers, Wilshere signed with
Saints to take up a wing spot.
Signed with the English Super League for 2004.
more: 2003 |
| Wilson,
Alan |
S,
1995, 1 game + 1 repl. (0pts) |
Hooker.
Winger. Goal kicker.
NSW rep (1989)
'Dally M' Rookie of the year 1987.
Brother of Craig Wilson and son
of Aust Test forward Graham Wilson. |
|
Wilson,
Billy (c)
'Captain Blood', 'Bluey'
|
S,
1948-49, 1952-56 & 1958-62, 171 games.
17t, 1g (53pts)
|
Forward.
NSW rep (1960 & 1963).
Aust rep (1959-60 & 1963).
Billy Wilson's exploits and reputation
for toughness are legendary.
Called 'captain blood' because of
the amount of blood he spilled for the game, Wilson
was sent off in the 1953 final and then played
the 1954 semi final with a broken arm and gashed
eye. He eventually played in six premiership victories
with St George in 1956 & 1958-62.
A St George junior, Wilson was graded
at lock before taking on the job as captain-coach
of Picton at only 20 years of age.
Returning to Saints, he developed
into one the most uncompromising prop forwards
to ever play the game.
With just 12 men on the field, Wilson
was moved to the centres in the 1956 Grand Final
and although out of position, this is regarded
as one his finest displays.
Wilson became captain in 1962 and
was sent off that year's Grand Final.
Went on to captain Australia in
1963 and then led Norths to the 1965 final despite
breaking a leg in the previous season.
Billy Wilson announced his retirement
in 1966 but returned to play with Norths the following
year to assist the injury ravaged club.
Unquestionably one of the toughest
men to ever play Rugby League, Billy Wilson passed
away after suffering a stroke in March 1993.
more: 1956,
1958,
1959,
1960,
1961,
1962 |
| Wilson,
Brad |
S,
1981-82, 8 games + 2 repl.
5t, 24g (63pts) |
|
| Wilson,
Craig |
I,
1998, 16 games + 8 repl. 3t, 1fg (13pts) |
Brother
of Alan Wilson and son of Aust Test forward Graham
Wilson. |
Wilson,
Ernie
 |
S,
1921, 4 games + 1 repl. 1t (3pts) |
Lock
forward.
A member of the inaugural squad
of 1921 and played in the first Second Grade team.
Scored a try in Saints first ever
First Grade win at home ground Hurstville Oval.
more: 1921 |
| Wilson,
Kevin |
S,
1952, 1 game (0pts) |
|
| Wilson,
Shane |
I,
1991-92, 4 games + 3 repl. (0pts) |
|
|
Wishart,
Rod
|
I,
1989-98, 156 games + 1 repl.
68t, 386g (1044pts).
SI, 1999, 13 games. 10t, 4g (48pts)
|
Winger.
Goal kicker.
NSW rep (1990-98).
Aust rep (1991-92 & 1994-96).
Gerringong junior coached by Mick
Cronin.
First Steeler's player to play in
Test match.
Scored a converted try against Manly
in 1992 to see his team into the semi-finals for
the first time.
Was the leading point scorer on
the 1994 Kangaroo tour.
At the time of the St George Illawarra
merger, Wishart held the Steeler's club record
for most tries and most points in a season (176pts
in 1995) and most points in a match (22pts on
four occasions).
more 1999 |
Withers,
Lincoln
 |
SI,
2004,
25 games (incl repl).
5t (20pts) |
Hooker.
Five eighth. Halfback.
Born 1981, Canberra. Woden-Weston Rams junior.
Previously played with Canberra (2000) and Wests
Tigers (2001-03) before linking up with Saints
in 2004.
Withers played in 25 matches for Saints in 2004
including a semi-final appearance.
Signed with the Raiders for 2005.
more: 2004 |
| Wittenberg,
Jeff |
S,
1993, 1 repl. (0pts) |
Forward.
Also played for South Queensland (1995-1996, 19
appearances, 0pts) as well as UK clubs Bradford
(1997), Huddersfield (1998 and 2002), Sheffield
Eagles (2000) and Batley (2001).
Son of John Wittenberg. |
Wittenberg,
John
 |
S,
1968-70, 53 games. 4t (12pts)
|
Prop
forward.
Qld rep (1962-63 & 1966).
NSW rep (1968-70).
Aust rep (1966 & 1968-70).
6 Tests.
Originally from Wide Bay, Wittenberg
played for Toowoomba before shifting to Theodore,
Queensland.
Wittenberg linked up with St
George in 1968 but not before the QRL blocked
his attempt to move to Sydney, thus forcing
him to sit out the 1967 season and missing out
on that year's Kangaroo tour.
Former
Australian and Dragons captain-coach Graeme
Langlands remembers John Wittenberg as one of
the toughest forwards of his era.
"He was very, very tough," said Langlands.
"He lost half a hand in an accident with
farming equipment before he came to Sydney but
it didn't worry him. He told me that when he
resumed playing after the accident the tops
of the finger stumps would bleed during matches.
He didn't let it worry him."
John Wittenberg made 53 appearances for Saints,
scoring four tries, and played six Tests for
Australia.
One
of the toughest rugby league forwards of the
modern era, John Wittenberg died in November
2005, aged 67, after a suffering a heart attack
while working on his Wauchope property.
Father of Jeff Wittenberg
more: 1968,
2005
|
| Wonson,
David |
I,
1991-93, 5 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Wood,
Brian |
S,
1971 & 1975-76, 10 games + 6 repl.
(2t (6pts) |
|
| Woods,
A 'Stumpy' |
S,
1930-31 & 1933, 13 games. 1t (3pts) |
Played
in the 1933 final. |
Woolford,
Simon
'Germ'
 |
SI,
2007-08
28 games.
1t (4pts) |
Hooker.
Born: 7/04/1975, Young, NSW.
Rep Honours: Ctry Origin 2002.
Junior Club: Young Cherry Pickers.
Height: 175cm.
First Grade Debut (Raiders): 29/5/1994 (Round
11), Raiders 38 v Roosters 4 at Bruce Stadium,
Canberra
Dragons Debut: 18/3/2007 (Round 1), Dragons 20
v Titans 18 at Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park).
Following a first grade committment of 224 games
with the Raiders, Woolford joined Saints in 2007.
In a season disrupted by injury, the former Canberra
skipper played just 18 games in 2007, but brought
plenty of experience to the young Dragons squad.
Woolford's contract with Saints extends into 2008,
the year tipped as the veteran's final season
in first grade. |
| Worthington,
Steve |
I,
1984-88, 55 games + 4 repl. 11t (44pts) |
|
|
Wynn,
Graeme
|
S,
1979-90, 197 games (including repl.)
46t, 120g (400pts)
|
Forward.
Goal kicker.
NSW rep (1980). Aust rep (1980).
Originally from Werris Creek (NSW)
and joined St George in 1979 after a stint with
Newcastle Wests.
'Rookie of the Year' in 1979, Wynn
was a noted attacking back rower who performed
tremendously in the 1979 Grand Final victory.
Also played in 1985 grand final.
Went on to play briefly with Wests before retiring
at the end of 1992.
Made a cameo appearance for Saints
in February 2001 as winning captain in the 'OzTag
Legends of League' Final at Redfern Oval. (see
pic left)
more: 1979,
1980
|
| Yeomans,
Bill |
S,
1964, 4 games. 2t (6pts) |
Winger.
Went on to captain-coach Maitland
to win the 1965 Newcastle premiership. |
|
Young,
Craig (c)
'Albert'
|
S,
1977-88, 234 games (including repl.)
11t, 2fg (42pts)
|
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (1979-82 & 1984).
Aust rep (1978-82 & 1984).
Originally a junior soccer player
in the Illawarra region (his father Bob represented
Australia in soccer), Craig Young joined Rugby
League with Corrimal and toured England with the
undefeated Australian Schoolboys side of 1972.
At 20 years of age, Young linked
up with St George in 1977 and played in the Grand
Final victory of that year with the Harry Bath
('Bath's Babes') coached side.
Selected for Australia in the 1978
Kangaroo side, Young was named 'player of the
tour'.
An inspiration to his team mates,
Craig Young captained St George to its 15th premiership
in 1979.
Played in the 1985 grand final loss
and in his last year, he was captain when Saints
won the 1988 mid-week Panasonic Cup.
Had a brief stint as St George coach
in 1990 before being replaced by Brian Smith.
Father of Dean Young.
more: 1977,
team
1979, 1987,
1988,
1989,
1990,
1991 |
Young,
Dean*
 |
SI,
2003-08,
120 games (incl repl)
14t (56pts)
2003: Played 22 (out of 24) games.
2004: Played all 25 games.
2005: Played all 26 games.
2006: Played 21 (out of 27) games.
2007: Played 3 (out of 25) games.
2008: Played 23 (out of 26) games. |
Hooker.
Lock. Five eighth.
Born: 28 October 1983, Sydney.
Junior club: Dapto.
Height: 183cm.
Graded with the Dragons in 2000.
First Grade debut, Sunday 23 March 2003: Saints
v Parramatta Eels (Rd 2).
Red V Members Player of the Year of 2005 (voted
by the supporters).
A no-nonsense workhorse and excellent support
player, Dean Young is never far away from the
action in both attack and defence.
Young missed his first game in almost three years
when he was suspended in round seven of 2006 (his
previous missed match was round 9, 2003).
A surprise omission from the Country Origin squad
of 2006, Young was eventually named 18th man in
the NSW squad for State of Origin III.
A season ending knee injury in round 25 saw Young
side lined during the 2006 finals.
Following treatment and surgery over the off-season,
Young returned to play in the opening three rounds
of 2007 before suffering another season ending
injury.
Young is contracted with Saints until 2010.
Son of Craig Young.
more: 2003,
2004,
2005 |
Youngquest,
Nick
 |
SI,
2004-2005, 10 games.
6t (24pts) |
Winger.
Born 28 July 1983 in Sydney.
Como Jannali junior.
Signed with Saints following a stint in the Sharks,
mainly in the lower grades.
Youngquest signed with the Penrith Panthers for
2006. |
Zisti,
Nick
 |
S,
1994-96, 18 games + 13 repl.
19t (76pts) |
Winger.
Scored Saints' only try in the 1996
grand final.
Sydney born, Nick went on to play with Roma and
represented Italy
in Rugby League.
A dual international, Zisti also represented Italy
at centre in Rugby Union.
more: 1996 |
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