Western Suburbs V Canterbury Lidcombe Oval April 16 1972

[Paul Carter]

I just thought I would let you know. In the game between Western Suburbs and Canterbury at Lidcombe Oval on April 16 in 1972.
-That it was 5-5 all at Halftime.
-The Scrums were 16-10 Canterbury's way.
These are the Teams from that game.
Western Suburbs: Russell Mullins, Don Rogers, Stephen Knight, Stephen Satterley, Allan Ashmore, John Heyward, Tom Raudonikis (Captain), Lock: John Baker, Second-Row: John Elford, Olaf Prattl, Front-Row: John O'Bryan, John Walker, Hooker: Jim Croucher. Bench: George Skeers.
-Skeers Wore No. 37. When he came off the Bench for Western Suburbs in that game.
Canterbury: Chris Anderson, Johnny Rhodes, Alan Burwell, Peter Van Gulik, Johnny Greaves (Captain), Ray Strudwick, Phillip Young, Lock: Ron Raper, Second-Row: Neville Hornery, Geoff Connell, Front-Row: Ron Costello, Bill Noonan, Hooker: Greg Purcell. Bench: Bernard Lowther, Henry Tatana.
-Anderson Wore No. 14. When he played Fulback for Canterbury in that game.
-Hornery Wore No. 9. While Connell Wore No. 23. When they both played Second-Row for Canterbury in that game.
-Costello Wore No. 11. While Noonan Wore No. 26. When they both played Front-Row for Canterbury in that game.
-Lowther Wore No. 16. While Tatana Wore No. 24. When they both came off the Bench for Canterbury in that game.

[GregRLP]

Johnny Greaves did not play in this game due to injury with Bernie Lowther starting the game in his place and Nev Hornery was captain. Geoff Connell replaced Mick Trypass after 8 minutes due to a calf injury with Henry Tatana also taking the field in the 2nd half.

For Wests George Skeers replaced John Walker late in the 2nd half just before scoring his try in the final 5 minutes.