Fred Jones scores during the 1972 grand final. The19-year-old cousin of NSW and Australian captain Boyd Cordner, he died in John Hunter Hospital on September 11, five days after suffering a head injury playing for Central Newcastle against Western Suburbs at Charlestown. It was a controversial finish and involved a hint of scandal but for Summons there was a silver lining. "Very sad," tweeted former Wallabies player Peter FitzSimons. Some were among the best to ever play their sport, while others made less of an impact. A desire to see the world took him to the United States and then London, where he played for a Sunday pub team before being invited north to try his luck for St Helens. Run to whats real. And in 1958 he moved to Thirroul, representing Southern Division against Great Britain (1958) and New Zealand (1959). The Bondi United junior came off the bench in a big win over St George at Kogarah. Old Boys . Jeffreys played 23 top-grade games for Balmain (1953-55) before appearing in 94 games for Newtown (1957-68). The high-profile death of former Richmond player Shane Tuck three years ago reignited public concerns around concussion and CTE. A complete list of NRL player ages. The 20-year-old pivot was virtually unknown to Sydney crowds at the start of that season but after representing Group 7 and Southern Division, he played for Country Firsts and then NSW before beating no less a player than Bob Fulton for a place in the Kangaroo squad. He made another World Cup in 1972 but was deputy to South Sydney rake Elwyn Walters and appeared only in minor matches on tour. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Ken McCaffery was a member of two World Cup campaigns and the 1952-53 Kangaroo tour, Fred Jones led Manly to their first two premierships in 1972 and 1973. With nearly half of his squad from last year's World Cup in their thirties, Wane . He played an important role in Australias World Cup triumph that season after Holman was injured in the opening game against New Zealand. He died on January 10 following an accident on his property at Capertee in central-western NSW. Tough conditions await but Stuart confident ahead of Cowboys clash. He was an instant success in Sydney football, represented City and New South Wales after a handful of first grade appearances and was chosen to make his Test debut against Great Britain as a 19-year-old. Very sad - be interesting to see what a brain analysis would show. Was one of four Kiwis attached to the injury-hit 1953 American All Stars touring team in New Zealand. He represented City and New South Wales before playing both Tests against New Zealand that year. He'll be greatly missed and we will offer the club and the family whatever support we can.. He died in late November. Sun 23 May 2021 00.21 EDT Last modified on Sun 23 May 2021 17.46 EDT Rugby league is in mourning after one of the game's greatest ever players Bob Fulton died, aged 74. The Warriors want to be back in the NRLW when the competition expands to 12 teams in 2025. He was named in Western Suburbs and Wests Tigers teams of the century in 2003 and in South Newcastles team of the century in 2010. Arthur Summons is chaired from the SCG after Australias victory in the Third Test of the 1962 Ashes series. Coll was a powerful and fast second-rower who famously scored a try from 60 metres against Wales at Swansea in 1975. His preference for halfback pitted him against established Western Suburbs and Australian half Keith Holman and, seeing limited opportunities in rep football as a result, he decided to move to Toowoomba, for nothing more than the chance to be coached by the legendary Duncan Thompson. A Brookvale junior, he played in the clubs Presidents Cup team of 1959 before making his way to grade in 1960. McCaffery was an instant success, helping Toowoomba to victory in the Bulimba Cup and starring for Queensland in the interstate series. Coll played for West Coast province in 58 games (1971-82) and for the Greymouth Marist club (227 games). Images: Twitter The rugby league community is mourning the death of Roosters legend Barry 'Bunny' Reilly. Hogan died on August 3, aged 75. His career took a sudden detour in 1973 after his kicking abilities were identified by an American radio broadcaster who had undertaken a worldwide search for a kicker for the Boston Patriots NFL team. 32. He died after battling Motor Neurone Disease on January 13, aged 49. He died on September 28, aged 71. Famous Birthdays. A halfback who played 177 first-grade games for Balmain (1959-66) and Penrith (1967-70) in a 12-year career in the top grade. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. On the field there were few more competitive or combative halfbacks than Tommy Raudonikis. He grew up in the heart of Western Suburbs territory at Strathfield and played juniors with Enfield Federals before making Wests junior rep teams, including a Jersey Flegg side that won the competition in 1965. He became Australias chairman of selectors for a decade and coached Fiji at the 2000 World Cup. He took on the Eastern Suburbs coaching job in 1970 and guided a team that included Arthur Beetson and Ron Coote to the grand final in 1972. Remembering Raudonikis: Tommy's time in rugby league. Involved in the game for more than 50 years, Bissett was the first Canberra-based referee to control a first-grade game in the NSWRL (1984) and was a pioneer of the video referee system. Mark Harris was a blockbusting centre who made his mark with Eastern Suburbs in the early 1970s and in 1974 helped secure the club its first premiership title in 29 years. A fractured leg in the preliminary final against Manly cost Harris the chance of back-to-back titles with Easts a year later but he continued to flourish at representative level and helped Australia to another World Cup title in 1977. He died of brain cancer on June 22, aged 73. He had begun to make his mark in Sydney football with Western Suburbs when he suffered fractures and a severe concussion in a motorcycle accident which ruled him out of the game for two years. He was the number one hooker in the game that year, playing in three World Cup matches, including the final against France, won 20-2 by Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pickup toured with the Kangaroos in 1973 and, after joining Canterbury in 1975, he represented Australia at the World Series. Everyone at the Hornets is devastated at the tragic passing of our player and friend Liam Walsh at the age of 23 Our thoughts are with his family and friends as we mourn the loss of this beautiful young man pic.twitter.com/DmDQZcI43I, Halton Farnworth Hornets (@hfharl) September 19, 2021, We are heartbroken to learn of the news that former Widnes Vikings player and England Academy star Liam Walsh has sadly passed away at the age of 23.The thoughts of everyone at the Rugby Football League are with Liams family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time. Over the next 15 seasons, Provan forged one of the great careers in club rugby league history. The Queenslander then helped Eastern Suburbs win the premiership in 1974, coming off the bench in a 19-4 grand final win over Canterbury. A hooker for Eastern Suburbs, who played a single game in first grade in 1975. Scott Elaurant (@ElaurantScott) June 21, 2021, Very sad to see the loss of life and also think about their impaired quality of life, Anj of Garigal (@garigalAnj) June 21, 2021, Vale Harry Cameron. Fagan died on September 28, aged 79. The parents of a Jacksonville University student-athlete are suing the Florida-based institution and her former track coach after her death. You have to wonder about the impact of concussions in the 70s. Called up to grade before his 17th birthday, Pickup was unprepared to commit his future to the Magpies, so switched to rugby union and played first grade for Manly. Paul Green, NRL premiership-winning coach and former player, dies aged 49 Green represented Queensland and Australia during career As a coach he won a premiership with North Queensland in 2015. A five-eighth for Eastern Suburbs, who played five first-grade games for the club in 1952. Weir died on August 1, aged 84 after a short battle with cancer. 'Brilliance made Johnny a target': Gleeson tribute. He made the decision to switch to league in 1960 and within two seasons he had become a dual international, playing the first of nine Test matches in his new code. In club football, Kelly ensured that few teams enjoyed playing Western Suburbs as he dished out his own brand of punishment for nine seasons. https://t.co/pgST0UxY1B, Lewis Cornes (@LewisWooly) September 21, 2021, If you can, please support @WidnesRL and visit Liam Walshs @gofundme page.Or simply comment on the attached post.#RugbyLeague https://t.co/7aM3owZPET, Oldham RLFC (@Roughyeds) September 21, 2021, A Celebration of Life book will be available for people to write in from 7pm this evening in the Hornets Nest for those wishing to pay their respects to Liam Walsh You can also still donate to give him the best send off - https://t.co/yK55GziwYM pic.twitter.com/RBByV5KL3H, Halton Farnworth Hornets (@hfharl) September 21, 2021. Terrell Kalo Kalo The son of former Cootamundra Maher Cup prop Jack "Swifty" James, he came to rugby league via rugby union after attending Newington College and playing a season of first grade with the St George rugby club. A winger of above average pace (he pursued professional sprinting in the off-season), James earned his first representative jersey with City Seconds in 1967 before making City Firsts the following year. Players also laid out a jersey with Walsh's name and the number 23. Image Credit: Shutterstock. The first Cook Islander to play for the Kiwis, he proudly represented his homeland in 1986 when aged 36. There have been cases when NRL players have successfully fought allegations of wrongdoing. He died on April 22, aged 86. He died at Hervey Bay in November, aged 79. 'GOT TO BE JOKING': Queensland savaged over side for Origin II, NSW TEAM: Blues bring in Dale Finucane and Angus Crichton. Named in South Sydneys all-time Dream Team in 2004 (on the bench) and in the NRLs Team of the 1950s in 2007 (at five-eighth), he died in Wagga Wagga on February 6, aged 87. League historian David Middleton pays. Hamiso Tabuai . A hooker for North Sydney in 186 first grade games from 1963-74. McCaffery joined Brisbane Valleys in 1955, winning a grand final in his first season before returning south and joining North Sydney in 1957. In the final against Great Britain at Lyons Stade Muncipal de Garland Ward punted high for fullback Graeme Langlands to follow on and in one breathtaking movement, Langlands dived full length and caught the ball for a try, only for French referee Georges Jameau to disallow it for offside. It includes both on-field and off-field deaths. He played 11 Tests for Australia. By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. Furners legacy at the Raiders was carried on by his sons David (200 first grade games) and Don jnr (CEO since 2007). An instrumental figure in the establishment of Penrith junior club St Dominics (later known as Brothers) in 1968. He died at Miranda on August 24, aged 89. "The Sydney Roosters extend their heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Harry Cameron at this time.". A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said they are still appealing for witnesses and video footage following the fatal crash. Fulton was a clear Man of the Match in the 1973 Grand Final. Slaughter was a Panthers director from 1967-80 and was awarded life membership of the club in 1979. He played 18 Tests (among 46 games) for the Kiwis from 1951 to 1956. Months after the death of Survivor Thailand runner-up Clay Jordan, two Survivor players died this fall: Survivor Nicaragua 's Dan Lembo, who was 75, and Survivor Amazon 's Roger Sexton, who was. Bob Fulton with Mal Meninga during a Kangaroos training session in 1992. A second-rower who made a single appearance in first grade for Eastern Suburbs in 1983. The father of Gold Coast Titans founder Michael Searle, Tom was the Titans inaugural junior development manager in 2007. New Zealands most decorated forward of the 1970s, playing 30 Tests and 35 other matches for the Kiwis from 1972 to 1982. NRL Telstra Premiership. Television replays showed Langlands was clearly onside and Jameau later apologised for the error. Arthur Summons was never one to dwell on the disappointments that could have dimmed the great moments of a career of outstanding endeavour in two rugby codes. Played 26 Tests (10 at fullback, seven at wing, six at centre, three off the bench) and 43 other games for the Kiwis including four world tournaments. 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