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Posts: 231 03/29/2008 06:22 PM Rugby League Nut	Tags : None news.smh.com.au/dally-messenger-statue-unveiled-at-sfs/20080329-22d9.html Dally Messenger statue unveiled at SFS March 29, 2008 *Quote:* A bronze statue of Dally Messenger is a fitting tribute to the "first and greatest hero" of rugby league, Premier Morris Iemma says. A bronze, life-size cast of Herbert Henry "Dally" Messenger was unveiled by Mr Iemma outside the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday. It is the second subject of ten to be honoured in the SCG Trust's Basil Sellers Sports Sculptures Project. The first sculpture, of former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud, was unveiled in January. Mr Iemma said the sculpture, which will be positioned between the stadium and the SCG next door, was a tribute to a legend of the game. "He was the greatest footballer of all time," Mr Iemma said at the unveiling. "He was rugby league's first and true celebrity." Messenger's grandson Dally Messenger III, who was 21 when he died, spoke of how he thought his grandfather might have reacted to the statue. "He would be looking at all this and thanking his team-mates," Messenger III said. "He would have been thanking the organisation's administrators. "It is excellent that rugby league is taking its rightful place (in Australian sport) and that Dally should be the first subject honoured." www.abc.net.au/tasmania/stories/s2048029.htm One hundred years of Rugby League By Mark Darko Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Dally Messenger, considered by many as the greatest Ruby League player of all time. *Quote:* Rugby League was born in Australia one hundred years ago and has survived for a century through turbulent times, feasting on upheaval and confrontation. Torn away from the main Rugby Union movement, Ruby League was born to fend for itself as a child of violence and struggling by its own integrity, while fearless administrators and great players suffered deprivation during its founding years to give the game a life and future. They persevered and were triumphant against mighty odds. In Sydney during 1908 the breakaway Rugby League Code was completed and a new era in Australian sport was to unfold across the nation with some states adopting it as their preferred national game of choice. Families, friendships were on opposite sides; families and friends became physical against each other and would go to a great deal to avoid seeing or talking with each other. Some were the old Union while the others followers embraced the new League option. Mainly outside of Sydney there was a further split in the national football scene; the newly adopted Victorian Football League further complicating matters and Victoria elected to go down this avenue. The last one hundred years has been a long and tumultuous time for Rugby League, starting with clandestine meetings by prominent Rugby Union players including the greatest of all, Dally Messenger in the Sydney sports bar of the legendary cricketer, Victor Trumper in 1907. One of the founding fathers of the game who was there was James L. Giltinan, former competitive walker and a sporting enthusiastic. Some suggested later that he was only there though because he was only interested in the financial benefits that the code could deliver for him. Rugby League has grown during the past century from a fledgling sport fighting for a share of Sydneys sporting limelight and has become a monolith which now turns over tens of Millions of dollars per annum. Its also for many become something that must be watched, listened to or spoken about every week during the season. Some "other" info JFYI ... Dally Messenger's great granddaughter is a wonderful Australian singer Julia Messenger www.youtube.com/watch?v=id6rrWqTKq0 Julia Messenger Album Doco A fly on the wall account of how Julia Messenger and producer Jeremy Allom made the US released album, "Astral" in 2003. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKLLgKTwklI 4 Electronic tracks produced by Julia Messenger Beneath the Beat: Electronica - Featuring 4 Pop Dub and Lounge Tracks Produced by Julia Messenger ETA link for downloading the end bit of the Electro Lounge Russell interview where you can here some of Julia singing. It's REALLY good! WJCT Interview snippet with Julia Messenger Right click and save target as please! (2MB) Julia Messenger's music is available on iTunes. --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 03/29/2008 11:13 PM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	REALLY cool, Gee! Thank you!!! (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 03/30/2008 12:29 AM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	Mario Fenech info! This guy's been around for ages! He's a Legend and the Souths Membership Ambassador. *Quote:* Furner's the one to blame By Nick Walshaw March 13, 2008 "But where would league be without it?" Souths legend Mario Fenech fires. "It's brilliant. Bring your boots and whack the war paint on, brother." *Quote:* Mario in crisp shape The Sun-Herald February 24, 2008 Mario Fenech dusted off his 1986 Souths jersey to film a commercial with Jarryd Hayne during the week. The ad was for chips and way back then the Bunnies were sponsored by Smith's Crisps. "It [jersey] fit like in the playing days," Fenech said. *Quote:* Furry tales in Bunnies warren The Daily Telegraph By Stephen Fenech March 18, 2008 THERE never seems to be a week that goes by after my picture byline appears in the Connect liftout every Wednesday when readers call me to ask if I'm Mario's brother. "We've had a bet on it here at work," they usually say. "I'm betting you are." "Then you'd be right, mate," comes my reply. I meekly add that I played for Souths too but this is usually met with dead silence because they've already hung up to go and claim their cash. But it doesn't worry me in the slightest that no one remembers. As long as I remember. I only played a handful of first grade games but among the list of things I have to be proud of in my life, the fact that I played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs would have to be right up there. That pride bubbled to the surface on Friday night for the match between the Rabbitohs and the Roosters when the very first function for the newly formed South Sydney Past Players (SSPP) was held. My brother Mario has been instrumental in forming this group of players - some of which happen to be among the greatest ever to play the game. Usually we have an annual re-union on the Friday before the Grand Final which has had varying degrees of success over the years. But the SSPP will be more than that. It will be a chance to re-unite and socialise several times a year with a group of players who share a special bond - they all wore the red and green. On Friday night I walked in and saw Bob McCarthy, Ron Coote, Ziggy Niszczcot and Craig Coleman and the fact that they even knew my name was a thrill let alone standing beside them in the same room and sharing a drink. The 100 or so players there shared a few stories and had plenty of laughs and while the result didn't go our way on the field on Friday I still viewed the night as a huge success. Past players are urged to make contact with Souths so the club's database can be updated and maintained. Anyone who's ever pulled on a Souths jersey deserves to feel as proud as I did the other night. "I played for South Sydney. I don't care if anyone knows that or not but it's one thing that no one can ever take away from me." (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 04/04/2008 08:28 PM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	National Museum of Canberra - Exhibitions: League of Legends: 100 years of Rugby League in Australia Photo: Andrew Quilty/Fairfaxphotos. Russell Crowe, left, and Peter Holmes Court address a press conference following the successful privatisation of South Sydney. Debate raged in the rugby league world as to whether the two millionaires would succeed in transforming the struggling working-class club into a corporate success story. Photo: Newspix/News Limited. Members gather to vote on the proposal to privatise South Sydney Football Club. A majority of just over 75 per cent of fans approved the sale of the club to actor Russell Crowe and businessman Peter Holmes Court. (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 04/05/2008 11:49 PM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	100 Years Of League *Quote:* Rabbitohs History in The Making signed by John Sattler Winners of 20 premiership titles, the South Sydney Rabbitohs are the The Pride of the League. The third club formed in 1908, Souths were a competitive force from the outset, winning the first two premierships before embarking on their first golden era. By 1925, Souths were the most dominant team in the competition winning six of the next seven titles. But as the stars drifted away or retired, the Rabbitohs came back to the field. By the 1940s they dropped to last in the league. In a desolate period, they won just one game in 1945 and none in 46. However, the arrival of a new crop of prodigiously talented players lifted them back into premiership contention early in the post-war period. Souths won five titles in six seasons from 1950 to 1955, the last of them in extraordinary circumstances. Second last at the halfway mark, Souths stormed home with 11 consecutive wins to claim the premiership. Their run of success was halted by the rise of St George in 1956 but when the Dragons era ended in 1967, it was Souths who again assumed top spot, winning titles in 1967, 1968, 1970 and 1971. Again, tough times followed. A financial crisis forced Souths Leagues Club to close for a period in 1973 before supporters rallied to the cause. The ensuing years produced moderate results until hopes were raised by a minor premiership title in 1989. But the slide over the next decade was dramatic. By 1999 Souths were banished from the competition, a victim of the Super League war and the push to rationalise the number of teams in Sydney. Fans rallied as never before, one inner-city march against the clubs exclusion drew tens of thousands of supporters. Eventually, people-power won out, Souths were re-admitted in 2002 and the battle to restore the clubs fortunes began. The club took significant steps towards that aim in 2006 when actor Russell Crowe and businessman Peter Holmes a Court acquired a majority share in the club. Players were suddenly eager to sign up and in 2007, the Rabbitohs qualified for the finals for the first time since 1989. To acknowledge the history of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and commemorate their role in making Rugby League the great game that it is, The Centenary of Rugby League is proud to release this stunning product titled 'History in The Making'. (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 04/10/2008 01:40 AM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	VERY cool pic of the History of Rugby League! Really HUGE though! (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Posts: 231 04/10/2008 06:39 AM Rugby League Nut	Dally M Turns 125! Written by: RL1908 April 10th, 2008 *Quote:* DALLY M TURNS 125! Sean Fagan / www.dallym.com 125 years ago this Saturday, in a modest terrace in Duke St of waterfront Balmain, a boy was born to a boat builder and his wife. He was christened as Herbert Henry Messenger, a mouthful of a name that would soon disappear from common usage. Before his school years had even begun, he simply came to be known to one and all as "Dally" - his podgy belly unintentionally paying homage to one of the colony's most renown parliamentarians of the 1880s, Bede Dalley. The spelling didn't stick, but the nickname did. By his mid-20s every sports follower in NSW and Queensland knew of "Dally M - the Man of the Moment". After having excelled at sailing, sculling, swimming, spent two years playing Aussie rules, and then rising to national honours in rugby union, Dally decided he would finally settle down - opting to place his allegiance with the newly formed rugby league. There was never any doubt that professional football was coming to Sydney - it was only a question of when, not if - Dally's move to the 13-man code at its founding in Australia gave it the kick-start and permanency it needed. Had Messenger not come along in 1908, rugby league would have struggled for decades to eek out its place in Australia's football landscape against the other codes. His impact delivered to rugby league a rapid rise in popularity and financial security. By the end of 1910, the code's permanency was assured. It's a debt that all of us who enjoy the game - players, officials and fans alike - can never repay Dally Messenger. How good was Messenger? "He is truly a wonder, and is full of tricks, an opponent never being able to tell what the next move will be." wrote a Sydney sportswriter in 1908. He was so popular that he not only played for NSW and Australia, but "guested" for New Zealand, Queensland, and was the main-draw of an "Australasian" team, and the first ever league game in Newcastle. Messenger also toured Britain with the All Golds and the Kangaroos. So impressed were the Poms, they bestowed on him the tag of "The Master". English and Scottish soccer clubs unsuccessfully pursued him for his signature on a contract. When in 1911 the League finally got the chance to play on the sacred field of the SCG in front of the vast and comfortable stands, more than 50,000 fans flocked into watch "their idol Dally Messenger" lead his NSW Blues team onto the arena for a match against the visiting Kiwis. "Messenger was the great shining star", "Messenger was just Messenger", "the reliable Messenger shone out", and "Messenger was again star performer" were typical of the countless favourable newspaper reviews throughout his incredible career. Dally had no "swagger" - he didn't chase the off-field glitz, preferring to while away his time at the family boat building business in Double Bay. He could often be seen out on the Harbour, piloting one of the Messenger pleasure cruisers on a day trip for tourists or locals enjoying an outing. In an understatement that mirrored his modesty, Dally would simply say of the league fans that "They made me a bit of a hero". Messenger's on-field deeds made him the hero. Decades before radio, film, tv and video, Dally's exploits were handed down in the re-telling of stories from parents to their children, from football coaches to their junior players, in faded and yellowing scrapbooks, and in the crusted-words of old-timers at the pub or on the SCG Hill to anyone who cared to take a few moments to listen. The "Dally M" mark appeared on footballs, boots, head-gear, shoulder pads, even boot studs. Well into the 1960s, every footballer who dared attempt an audacious goal attempt was asked "Who do you think you are - Dally Messenger?" In 1980 his name was given permanant accolade in the "Dally M Awards", now the game's official honours for its best players each season. "I often wondered could a footballer truly be as good as the myths, stories and legends made out" asked Sean Fagan, one of the code's leading historians, and co-author of "The Master - The Life and Times of Dally Messenger". "After I'd poured through the newspaper reports and personal accounts made by those who witnessed Messenger in action" said Fagan, "my doubts were forever dispelled." "Game after game the headlines kept shouting Messenger's name. Commentators back then, as today, are apt to lean towards their favourite players. The fans though, those that pay at the turnstile with their hard-earned dollar, they are the true judges. As one fan put it succinctly, 'It was a case of Messenger first, middle and last'." "Mention Giltinan, Trumper, Hoyle, and dozens of others; they certainly supplied the brains of the organisation in those days," says Fagan, "but it was Dally M who supplied the crowds with their afternoon thrills." "Without Messenger, there would have not been enough gate-money for the code to grow and to take hold of NSW and Queensland as rapidly and successfully as it did." As the code's Centenary celebrations move into top-gear, it takes a moment to reflect upon the 125th anniversary of the birth of Dally M, and pay tribute to his contribution to the game we enjoy today. "The thirteen (man) team always means hard playing from start to finish. You never know the result until the whistle blows. A team might be fourteen points ahead of you in the first half, and fourteen points behind you in the second. You've got to play hard until the last moment." Dally Messenger, April 1908. Book: "The Master - The Life and Times of Dally Messenger" by Sean Fagan & Dally Messenger III. Web: www.dallym.com Contact: Sean Fagan Rugby League Historian and Author Ph: 9836 0972 / 0431 925 832 Email: sfagan@RL1908.com Web: www.RL1908.com Mail: PO Box 168 Kellyville NSW 2155 --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 04/13/2008 09:03 PM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	Centenary of Rugby League Ball (CoRL Ball) Thursday, Apr 17 This will be the games premier corporate Centenary event, honouring players past and present and giving the public a chance to purchase tables at the ball. A highlight of the evening will be the naming of the official Team of the Century. (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Constant Crowe'r Probable Ben Addict and Richie Rouser Posts: 13671 04/13/2008 09:26 PM Alex's. Always. Save a typewriter Ride a Reporter Admins the board When Cherub allows Constant Crowe	NRL Heritage Round Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs Sunday 20 April, 3pm Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Anniversary of the first ever Premiership round on April 20, 1908 One hundred years since those gallant pioneers first lined up for their teams in the Premiership, the NRL will schedule a Heritage Round. This is certain to be one of the biggest rounds of Rugby League in history, with NRL clubs scheduled to play against each other on the basis of the eras they first entered the competition. Each team will play in heritage jerseys honoring their own clubs proud history. Heritage Round The SCG was the home of some of the greatest games of rugby league, including our last Grand Final win back in 1971 when we beat St George. Authentic Jersey that will be worn in the Heritage Round 6 Clash against the Wests Tigers at the SCG This special release jersey has been produced to celebrate 100 years of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Unique design features of this jersey are: - Original even strip pattern from the 1908 jersey - Torn Rabbit logo on chest from Sattler's jersey in the 1970 Grand Final - Rabbitohs centenary crest on sleeve - No sponsors on jersey and made from 100% cotton Fox & Lion Pre-Match Where: Fox & Lion Hotel, Entertainment Quarter (Fox Studios) When: Sunday 20 April, 12pm 3pm Whats on? Guest appearance by Souths Legend and Membership Ambassador Mario Fenech SSFC Player Appearance Appearance by Reggie Rabbit SSFC Merchandise on sale Live music with JJ Duo from midday Support Souths Cares by buying a raffle ticket to win a signed 2008 SSFC Jersey Sausage sizzle with $2 from every sale going to Souths Cares supported by Fox & Lion (a girl for the gender conscious)(and always proud to be his fan) *Never, ever, underestimate the importance of having fun.* - Randy Pausch
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Posts: 231 04/16/2008 02:12 PM Rugby League Nut	One team, 100 years and rugby league's greatest honour Steve Roach 17/04/08 Clockwise from left ... Arthur Beetson, Dally Messenger, Graeme Langlands and Wally Lewis. *Quote:* The rugby league community will tonight celebrate 100 years of our great game as the Team of the Century is finally unveiled. The gala event will be a celebration of everything that defines rugby league skill, honour, passion and respect and heres how the night will unfold At 7.59pm a room full of past and present greats will be glued to their seats, smiling politely on the outside - but inwardly clinging to that little glimmer of hope that they above all others just might be bestowed with rugby leagues ultimate honour. At 8.00pm - 17 legends of the game will be awarded the most coveted jersey in the history of rugby league. At 8.01pm controversy, speculation and debate will echo around the Royal Hall of Industries at Sydneys Moore Park and around lounge-rooms and pubs Australia wide. I guess thats the way it will always be but I just ask fans one small thing. Honour the players that make the team before you start dwelling on those who just missed the cut. Technically, any of the recently-named 100 Greatest Players could jag a berth in the team. Realistically, most wont. It is even likely that immortals like Bob Fulton and Graeme Langlands will be benched and this is just an indication of how many amazingly talented players have made their mark on the game. Now Ill admit Im probably a 100-1 long shot to make the team, but I am honestly humbled to have my name uttered alongside the likes of Langlands, Fulton and Arthur Beetson. These blokes were my idols in fact, they still are. I might be 46 years old but I hold these champions with the upmost respect. These guys dug the well which the current crop of NRL stars still drink from they are heroes and I hope younger generations make the effort to meet them. I share some great relationships with these guys, and I really urge the current crop of players to do the same. There is more to rugby league than tries and tackles, and I hope our young stars appreciate what the past legends still bring to the game. And for all you fans of the game know this. As a player of the game - there would be no greater honour than to be named tonight. Team of the Century 1. Churchill 2. Bevan 3. Gasnier 4. Meninga 5. Irvine 6. Lewis 7. Johns 8. Hall 9. Kelly 10. Beetson 11. Provan 12. Coote 13. Raper Reserves Messenger Burge Fulton Langlands Coach - Jack Gibson --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 04:45 AM Rugby League Nut	Team of the Century CLIVE CHURCHILL - POSITION: Fullback. CLUBS: Central Newcastle 1946-47; South Sydney 1947-58; Norths. Brisbane 1959, Moree 1960-61. TESTS: 34 (1948-56, 24 as captain). WORLD CUP: 3 (1954, all as captain). NSW: 37 (1948-57). QLD: 1 (1959). --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 04:49 AM Rugby League Nut	KEN IRVINE - POSITION: Winger. CLUBS: North Sydney 1958-70; Manly 1971-73. TESTS: 31 (1959-67). WORLD CUP: 2 (1960). NSW: 30 (1950-67) BRIAN BEVAN - POSITION: Winger. CLUBS: Eastern Suburbs 1942-46; Warrington 1945-62; BlackpoolBorough 1962-64. OTHER NATIONALITIES:16 appearances (1949-55) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 04:55 AM Rugby League Nut	REG GASNIER - POSITION: Centre. CLUB: St George 1959-67. TESTS: 36 (1959-67, 8 as captain). WORLD CUP: 3 (1960). NSW: 21 (1959-67) MAL MENINGA - POSITION: Centre. CLUBS: Souths Brisbane 1979-85; St Helens 1984-85; Canberra 1986-94. TESTS: 45 (1982-94, 23 as captain)WORLD CUP: 1 (1992, captain). QLD: 42 (1979-94, 32 Origin) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 05:14 AM Rugby League Nut	WALLY LEWIS - POSITION: Five-eighth. CLUBS: Brisbane Valleys 1978-83; Wakefield Trinity 1983-84; Wynnum-Manly 1984-87; Brisbane Broncos 1988-90; Gold Coast 1991-92. TESTS: 33 (1981-91, 23 as captain). WORLD CUP: 1 (1988, captain). QLD: 38 (1979-91, 31 Origin) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 05:18 AM Rugby League Nut	ANDREW JOHNS - POSITION: Halfback. CLUBS: Newcastle 1993-2007; Warrington 2005. TESTS: 21 (1995-2006, 2 as capt.). WORLD CUP: 5 (1995-2000). NSW: 23 (1995-2005) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 05:30 AM Rugby League Nut	JOHN RAPER - POSITION: Lock. CLUBS: Newtown 1957-58; St George 1959-69; Wests Newcastle 1970-72; Kurri Kurri 1973-74. TESTS: 33 (1959-68, 4 as captain). WORLD CUP: 6 (1960-68, 4 as captain). NSW: 31 (1951-70) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 05:50 AM Rugby League Nut	RON COOTE - POSITION: Lock/second row. CLUBS: South Sydney 1964-71; Eastern Suburbs 1972-78TESTS: 13 (1967-74). WORLD CUP: 10 (1968-75,3 as captain) NSW: 15 (1965-75) NORM PROVAN - POSITION: Second row. CLUB: St George 1951-65. TESTS: 14 (1954-60). WORLD CUP: 4 (1954-57). NSW: 25 (1954-61) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 06:04 AM Rugby League Nut	DUNCAN HALL - POSITION: Prop. CLUBS: CBC Rockhampton 1945-47; Brisbane Valleys 1948-49; Home Hill 1950; Newtown, Toowoomba 1951-52; Brisbane Wests 1954-57. TESTS: 22 (1948-55). WORLD CUP: 1 (1954). QLD: 24 (1948-55) ARTHUR BEETSON - POSITION: Second row/front row. CLUBS: Roma Cities 1963; Redcliffe1964-65, 1981; Balmain 1966-70; Hull Kingston Rovers 1968-69; Eastern Suburbs 1971-78;Parramatta 1979-80. TESTS: 14 (1966-74, 2 as captain). WORLD CUP: 14 (1968-77, 6 as captain)NSW: 18 (1966-77). QLD: 3 (1980-81, 1 Origin) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 06:08 AM Rugby League Nut	NOEL 'NED' KELLY - POSITION: Hooker/front rowCLUBS: Ipswich Brothers 1958-59; Ayr 1960; WesternSuburbs 1961-69; Wollongong 1970 TESTS: 25 (1959-68). WORLD CUP: 3 (1960). NSW: 6 (1963-67). QLD: 8 (1959-60) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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Posts: 231 04/17/2008 06:13 AM Rugby League Nut	DALLY MESSENGER - POSITION: Centre/wingerCLUB: Eastern Suburbs 1908-13. TESTS: 7 (190810, 3 as captain) for Australia, 2 for NZ (1908)NSW: 23 (1908-13). QLD: 1 (1908) FRANK BURGE - POSITION: Lock/second row/front row. CLUBS: Glebe 1911-23, 1926; Grenfell 1923-25; St George 1927. TESTS: 13 (1914-22). NSW: 18 (1912-26) BOB FULTON - POSITION: Five-eighth/centreCLUBS: Wests Wollongong 1965; Manly 1966-76; Warrington 1969-70; Eastern Suburbs 1977-79TESTS: 20 (1970-78, 7 as captain). WORLD CUP: 15 (1968-75). NSW: 16 (1967-78) GRAEME LANGLANDS - POSITION: Fullback/centreCLUBS: Wollongong 1962; St George 1963-76TESTS: 34 (1963-74, 7 as captain). WORLD CUP: 11 (1968-75, 8 as captain). NSW: 36 (1962-75) --=###=-- You don't have to be an angel to support Souths. --=###=--
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