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Feedback/Suggestions / St George v Balmain SCG August...
Last post by Paul Carter - 24 February, 2026, 04:32:16 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between St George and Balmain at the Sydney Cricket Ground on August 4, 1956.
-That Doug Fleming had 8 Attempts at Goal.
-Keith Barnes had 4 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Geoff Weekes Wearing No. 3. Billy Wilson Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 10. Kevin Brown Wearing No. 11. Bryan Orrock Wearing No. 13.
-Also for Balmain. You have Arthur Lorimer Wearing No. 2. Kevin Mosman Wearing No. 4. Terry McGovern Wearing No. 5. Alan Mason Wearing No. 6.
-Weekes Wore No. 17. When he played Centre for St George in that game.
-Wilson Wore No. 10. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. When he played Second-Row for St George in that game.
-Brown Wore No. 13. Orrock Wore No. 11. When they both played Second-Row for St George in that game.
-Lorimer Wore No. 15. McGovern Wore No. 4. When they both played Winger for Balmain in that game.
-Mosman Wore No. 5. When he played Centre for Balmain in that game.
-Mason Wore No. 19. When he played Five-Eigth for Balmain in that game as well.
-That Doug Fleming had 8 Attempts at Goal.
-Keith Barnes had 4 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Geoff Weekes Wearing No. 3. Billy Wilson Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 10. Kevin Brown Wearing No. 11. Bryan Orrock Wearing No. 13.
-Also for Balmain. You have Arthur Lorimer Wearing No. 2. Kevin Mosman Wearing No. 4. Terry McGovern Wearing No. 5. Alan Mason Wearing No. 6.
-Weekes Wore No. 17. When he played Centre for St George in that game.
-Wilson Wore No. 10. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. When he played Second-Row for St George in that game.
-Brown Wore No. 13. Orrock Wore No. 11. When they both played Second-Row for St George in that game.
-Lorimer Wore No. 15. McGovern Wore No. 4. When they both played Winger for Balmain in that game.
-Mosman Wore No. 5. When he played Centre for Balmain in that game.
-Mason Wore No. 19. When he played Five-Eigth for Balmain in that game as well.
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Feedback/Suggestions / St George v Balmain Grand Fina...
Last post by Paul Carter - 23 February, 2026, 04:38:58 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the 1956 Grand Final. Between St George and Balmain at the Sydney Cricket Ground on September 8, 1956.
-That the Scrums were 26-15 St George's way.
-The Penalties Were 9-8 St George's way.
-Doug Fleming had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Keith Barnes also had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Billy Wilson Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 10.
-Wilson Wore No. 10. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. When he played Second-Row for St George in that game as well.
-That the Scrums were 26-15 St George's way.
-The Penalties Were 9-8 St George's way.
-Doug Fleming had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Keith Barnes also had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Billy Wilson Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 10.
-Wilson Wore No. 10. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. When he played Second-Row for St George in that game as well.
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Feedback/Suggestions / Western Suburbs v Balmain SCG ...
Last post by Paul Carter - 22 February, 2026, 03:05:24 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between Western Suburbs and Balmain at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 21, 1956.
-That the Scrums were 18-13 Balmain's way.
-The Penalties were 19-8 Balmain's way.
-George Bain had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Maurie Griffiths had 6 Attempts at Goal.
-This is how 10 of the Western Suburbs players were Numbered for this game.
5. Ernie Hills
4. Peter Hargreaves
8. Don Meehan
2. Cliff Smailles
28. Pat Daley
10. Neville Charlton
17. Bill Carson
9. Kel O'Shea
12. Mark Patch
56. Jim Fleming
-This is also how 7 of the Balmain players were Numbered for this game.
31. Norm Swain
15. Arthur Lorimer
17. Jack Alleyne
5. Kevin Mosman
4. Terry McGovern
19. Alan Mason
22. Maurie Griffiths
-That the Scrums were 18-13 Balmain's way.
-The Penalties were 19-8 Balmain's way.
-George Bain had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Maurie Griffiths had 6 Attempts at Goal.
-This is how 10 of the Western Suburbs players were Numbered for this game.
5. Ernie Hills
4. Peter Hargreaves
8. Don Meehan
2. Cliff Smailles
28. Pat Daley
10. Neville Charlton
17. Bill Carson
9. Kel O'Shea
12. Mark Patch
56. Jim Fleming
-This is also how 7 of the Balmain players were Numbered for this game.
31. Norm Swain
15. Arthur Lorimer
17. Jack Alleyne
5. Kevin Mosman
4. Terry McGovern
19. Alan Mason
22. Maurie Griffiths
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Feedback/Suggestions / St George v Newtown SCG July 1...
Last post by Paul Carter - 21 February, 2026, 05:37:57 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between St George and Newtown at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 14, 1956.
-That the Scrums were 22-13 St George's way.
-The Penalties were 21-4 Newtown's way.
-Doug Fleming had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Ron Lovett had 6 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Geoff Weekes Wearing No. 3. Peter Provan Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 11. Bryan Orrock Wearing No. 13.
-Also for Newtown. You have Barry Bradstock Wearing No. 1. Kevin Considine Wearing No. 3. Dave Parkin Wearing No. 4. Ron Lovett Wearing No. 5. Henry Holloway Wearing No. 9. Les Hampson Wearing No. 11. Don Stait Wearing No. 13.
-Weekes Wore No. 17. When he played Centre for St George in that game.
-Peter Provan Wore No. 21. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. Orrock Wore No. 11. When they both played Front-Row for St George in that game.
-Bradstock Wore No. 43. When he played Fulback for Newtown in that game.
-Considine Wore No. 5. Parkin Wore No. 28. When they both played Centre for Newtown in that game.
-Lovett Wore No. 37. When he played Winger for Newtown in that game.
-Holloway Wore No. 14. When he played Second-Row for Newtown in that game.
-Hampson wore No. 13. Stait Wore No. 11. When they both played Front-Row for Newtown in that game as well.
-That the Scrums were 22-13 St George's way.
-The Penalties were 21-4 Newtown's way.
-Doug Fleming had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Ron Lovett had 6 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for St George. That you have Geoff Weekes Wearing No. 3. Peter Provan Wearing No. 8. Harry Melville Wearing No. 11. Bryan Orrock Wearing No. 13.
-Also for Newtown. You have Barry Bradstock Wearing No. 1. Kevin Considine Wearing No. 3. Dave Parkin Wearing No. 4. Ron Lovett Wearing No. 5. Henry Holloway Wearing No. 9. Les Hampson Wearing No. 11. Don Stait Wearing No. 13.
-Weekes Wore No. 17. When he played Centre for St George in that game.
-Peter Provan Wore No. 21. When he played Lock for St George in that game.
-Melville Wore No. 26. Orrock Wore No. 11. When they both played Front-Row for St George in that game.
-Bradstock Wore No. 43. When he played Fulback for Newtown in that game.
-Considine Wore No. 5. Parkin Wore No. 28. When they both played Centre for Newtown in that game.
-Lovett Wore No. 37. When he played Winger for Newtown in that game.
-Holloway Wore No. 14. When he played Second-Row for Newtown in that game.
-Hampson wore No. 13. Stait Wore No. 11. When they both played Front-Row for Newtown in that game as well.
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Feedback/Suggestions / Re: St George Dragons vs Manly...
Last post by Paul Carter - 21 February, 2026, 04:22:29 PMAlso to in regards to this game between the St George Dragons and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in 1990 in Round 15 at Kogarah.
-The St George Dragons Lead 2-0 at Halftime.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for the St George Dragons. That you have Paul Osborne Wearing No. 41.
-The Number that AJ has Paul Osborne Wearing in his post on this game on July 8, 2019. Was the correct Number Paul Osborne Wore in this game.
-The St George Dragons Lead 2-0 at Halftime.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for the St George Dragons. That you have Paul Osborne Wearing No. 41.
-The Number that AJ has Paul Osborne Wearing in his post on this game on July 8, 2019. Was the correct Number Paul Osborne Wore in this game.
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Feedback/Suggestions / Manly v Western Suburbs Brookv...
Last post by Paul Carter - 20 February, 2026, 03:31:12 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between Manly and Western Suburbs at Brookvale Oval on May 27, 1956.
-That Western Suburbs Lead 7-4 at Halftime.
-Ron Willey had 11 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Manly. That you have Ray Ritchie Wearing No. 3. Rees Duncan Wearing No. 4. Kevin Diett Wearing No. 6. Peter Burke Wearing No. 7. Martin Jackson Wearing No. 9. Erwin Noffz Wearing No. 11.
-Also for Western Suburbs. You have Ray Aldrich Wearing No. 1. Don Collier Wearing No. 3. Peter Hargreaves Wearing No. 4. Fred Delaney Wearing No. 5. Ian Johnson Wearing No. 6. Bill Carson Wearing No. 9. Bill Owens Wearing No. 13.
-Ritchie Wore No. 15. Duncan Wore No. 6. When they both played Centre for Manly in that game.
-Diett Wore No. 7. When he played Five-Eigth for Manly in that game.
-Burke Wore No. 20. When he played Halfback for Manly in that game.
-Jackson Wore No. 22. When he played Second-Row for Manly in that game.
-Noffz Wore No. 24. When he played Front-Row for Manly in that game.
-Aldrich Wore No. 19. When he played Fulback for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Collier Wore No. 49. Hargreaves Wore No. 22. When they both played Centre for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Delaney Wore No. 20. When he played Winger for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Johnson Wore No. 4. When he played Five-Eigth for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Carson Wore No. 27. When he played Second-Row for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Owens Wore No. 29. When he played Front-Row for Western Suburbs in that game.
-That Western Suburbs Lead 7-4 at Halftime.
-Ron Willey had 11 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Manly. That you have Ray Ritchie Wearing No. 3. Rees Duncan Wearing No. 4. Kevin Diett Wearing No. 6. Peter Burke Wearing No. 7. Martin Jackson Wearing No. 9. Erwin Noffz Wearing No. 11.
-Also for Western Suburbs. You have Ray Aldrich Wearing No. 1. Don Collier Wearing No. 3. Peter Hargreaves Wearing No. 4. Fred Delaney Wearing No. 5. Ian Johnson Wearing No. 6. Bill Carson Wearing No. 9. Bill Owens Wearing No. 13.
-Ritchie Wore No. 15. Duncan Wore No. 6. When they both played Centre for Manly in that game.
-Diett Wore No. 7. When he played Five-Eigth for Manly in that game.
-Burke Wore No. 20. When he played Halfback for Manly in that game.
-Jackson Wore No. 22. When he played Second-Row for Manly in that game.
-Noffz Wore No. 24. When he played Front-Row for Manly in that game.
-Aldrich Wore No. 19. When he played Fulback for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Collier Wore No. 49. Hargreaves Wore No. 22. When they both played Centre for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Delaney Wore No. 20. When he played Winger for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Johnson Wore No. 4. When he played Five-Eigth for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Carson Wore No. 27. When he played Second-Row for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Owens Wore No. 29. When he played Front-Row for Western Suburbs in that game.
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Feedback/Suggestions / Balmain v Newtown SCG April 21...
Last post by Paul Carter - 19 February, 2026, 04:15:14 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between Balmain and Newtown at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 21, 1956.
-That the Scrums were 22-20 Newtown's way.
-The Penalties were 12-10 Newtown's way.
-Keith Barnes had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Gordon Clifford had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Balmain. That you have Arthur Lorimer Wearing No. 2. Kevin Mosman Wearing No. 4. Bill Frame Wearing No. 5. Johnny O'Brien Wearing No. 12.
-Also for Newtown. You have Laurie McMahon Wearing No. 3. Dick Poole Wearing No. 4. Henry Holloway Wearing No. 9. Frank Narvo Wearing No. 10. Les Hampson Wearing No. 11. Frank Farrington Wearing No. 13.
-Lorimer Wore No. 15. Frame Wore No. 2. When they both played Winger for Balmain in that game.
-Mosman Wore No. 5. When he played Centre for Balmain in that game.
-O'Brien Wore No. 25. When he played Hooker for Balmain in that game.
-McMahon Wore No. 4. Poole Wore No. 3. When they both played Centre for Newtown in that game.
-Holloway Wore No. 14. Narvo Wore No. 9. When they both played Second-Row for Newtown in that game.
-Hampson Wore No. 13. Farrington Wore No. 40. When they both played Front-Row for Newtown in that game as well.
-That the Scrums were 22-20 Newtown's way.
-The Penalties were 12-10 Newtown's way.
-Keith Barnes had 10 Attempts at Goal.
-Gordon Clifford had 7 Attempts at Goal.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Balmain. That you have Arthur Lorimer Wearing No. 2. Kevin Mosman Wearing No. 4. Bill Frame Wearing No. 5. Johnny O'Brien Wearing No. 12.
-Also for Newtown. You have Laurie McMahon Wearing No. 3. Dick Poole Wearing No. 4. Henry Holloway Wearing No. 9. Frank Narvo Wearing No. 10. Les Hampson Wearing No. 11. Frank Farrington Wearing No. 13.
-Lorimer Wore No. 15. Frame Wore No. 2. When they both played Winger for Balmain in that game.
-Mosman Wore No. 5. When he played Centre for Balmain in that game.
-O'Brien Wore No. 25. When he played Hooker for Balmain in that game.
-McMahon Wore No. 4. Poole Wore No. 3. When they both played Centre for Newtown in that game.
-Holloway Wore No. 14. Narvo Wore No. 9. When they both played Second-Row for Newtown in that game.
-Hampson Wore No. 13. Farrington Wore No. 40. When they both played Front-Row for Newtown in that game as well.
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Feedback/Suggestions / North Sydney v Manly North Syd...
Last post by Paul Carter - 18 February, 2026, 04:12:49 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between North Sydney and Manly at North Sydney Oval on March 14, 1993.
-That North Sydney Lead 6-2 at Halftime.
-George Bartlett also came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Bartlett Wore No. 26. When he came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Sorry to point this out. I also notice in that game for North Sydney. That you have John McArthur Wearing No. 1. Craig Wilson Wearing No. 9. David Fairleigh Wearing No. 11. Gary Larson Wearing No. 12. Tony Hearn Wearing No. 14. Danny Williams Wearing No. 15.
-Also for Manly. You have Ian Roberts Wearing No. 8. David Alexander Wearing No. 10. Tony Iro Wearing No. 11. John Jones Wearing No. 12. Nik Kosef Wearing No. 14. Darrell Williams Wearing No. 15. Jon Grieve Wearing No. 16.
-McArthur Wore No. 18. When he played Fulback for North Sydney in that game.
-Wilson Wore No. 11. When he played Hooker for North Sydney in that game.
-Fairleigh Wore No. 12. Larson Wore No. 40. When they both played Second-Row for North Sydney in that game.
-Hearn Wore No. 41. Williams Wore No. 22. When they both came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Roberts Wore No. 10. Alexander Wore No. 8. When they both played Front-Row for Manly in that game.
-Iro Wore No. 12. Jones Wore No. 11. When they both played Second-Row for Manly in that game.
-Kosef Wore No. 41. Williams Wore No. 40. Grieve Wore No. 25. When they all came off the Bench for Manly in that game as well.
-Bartlett was not listed as coming off the Bench for North Sydney for this game. In the North Sydney Team listed in the Teams and Scorers for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Bartlett coming off the Bench for North Sydney in this game are.
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 Number. 6 1993
Illawarra Mercury, Monday, March 15, 1993. Where Bartlett features in a photo from this game.
-That North Sydney Lead 6-2 at Halftime.
-George Bartlett also came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Bartlett Wore No. 26. When he came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Sorry to point this out. I also notice in that game for North Sydney. That you have John McArthur Wearing No. 1. Craig Wilson Wearing No. 9. David Fairleigh Wearing No. 11. Gary Larson Wearing No. 12. Tony Hearn Wearing No. 14. Danny Williams Wearing No. 15.
-Also for Manly. You have Ian Roberts Wearing No. 8. David Alexander Wearing No. 10. Tony Iro Wearing No. 11. John Jones Wearing No. 12. Nik Kosef Wearing No. 14. Darrell Williams Wearing No. 15. Jon Grieve Wearing No. 16.
-McArthur Wore No. 18. When he played Fulback for North Sydney in that game.
-Wilson Wore No. 11. When he played Hooker for North Sydney in that game.
-Fairleigh Wore No. 12. Larson Wore No. 40. When they both played Second-Row for North Sydney in that game.
-Hearn Wore No. 41. Williams Wore No. 22. When they both came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Roberts Wore No. 10. Alexander Wore No. 8. When they both played Front-Row for Manly in that game.
-Iro Wore No. 12. Jones Wore No. 11. When they both played Second-Row for Manly in that game.
-Kosef Wore No. 41. Williams Wore No. 40. Grieve Wore No. 25. When they all came off the Bench for Manly in that game as well.
-Bartlett was not listed as coming off the Bench for North Sydney for this game. In the North Sydney Team listed in the Teams and Scorers for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Bartlett coming off the Bench for North Sydney in this game are.
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 Number. 6 1993
Illawarra Mercury, Monday, March 15, 1993. Where Bartlett features in a photo from this game.
#9
Feedback/Suggestions / Balmain Bench v Canterbury Bel...
Last post by Paul Carter - 17 February, 2026, 03:58:16 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between Canterbury and Balmain at Belmore Sports Ground on July 18, 1993.
-That Bernard Carroll also came off the Bench for Balmain in that game.
-Carroll Wore No. 26. When he came off the Bench for Balmain in that game.
-Carroll was not listed as coming off the Bench for Balmain in this game. In the Teams and Scorers listed for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Carroll coming off the Bench for Balmain in this game are.
Daily Telegraph Mirror, Monday, July 19, 1993
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 Number. 24 1993
-That Bernard Carroll also came off the Bench for Balmain in that game.
-Carroll Wore No. 26. When he came off the Bench for Balmain in that game.
-Carroll was not listed as coming off the Bench for Balmain in this game. In the Teams and Scorers listed for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Carroll coming off the Bench for Balmain in this game are.
Daily Telegraph Mirror, Monday, July 19, 1993
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 Number. 24 1993
#10
Feedback/Suggestions / North Sydney v South Sydney No...
Last post by Paul Carter - 16 February, 2026, 04:49:55 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between North Sydney and South Sydney at North Sydney Oval on April 25, 1993.
-That South Sydney Lead 12-8 at Halftime.
-Mario Fenech also came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Fenech Wore No. 43. When he came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for North Sydney. That you have Craig Wilson Wearing No. 14. Chris Caruana Wearing No. 15. Noel Solomon Wearing No. 16.
-Also for South Sydney. You have Mark Carroll Wearing No. 8. Darren Brown Wearing No. 14. Darrell Trindall Wearing No. 15. Blake Butcher Wearing No. 16.
-Wilson Wore No. 40. Caruana Wore No. 42. Solomon Wore No. 41. When they all came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Carroll Wore No. 41. When he played Front-Row for South Sydney in that game.
-Brown Wore No. 40. Trindall Wore No. 19. Butcher Wore No. 24. When they all came off the Bench for South Sydney in that game as well.
-Fenech was not listed as coming off the Bench for North Sydney for this game. In the North Sydney Team listed in the Teams and Scorers for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Fenech coming off the Bench for North Sydney in this game are.
Daily Telegraph, Monday, April 26, 1993
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 No. 12 1993
-That South Sydney Lead 12-8 at Halftime.
-Mario Fenech also came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Fenech Wore No. 43. When he came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for North Sydney. That you have Craig Wilson Wearing No. 14. Chris Caruana Wearing No. 15. Noel Solomon Wearing No. 16.
-Also for South Sydney. You have Mark Carroll Wearing No. 8. Darren Brown Wearing No. 14. Darrell Trindall Wearing No. 15. Blake Butcher Wearing No. 16.
-Wilson Wore No. 40. Caruana Wore No. 42. Solomon Wore No. 41. When they all came off the Bench for North Sydney in that game.
-Carroll Wore No. 41. When he played Front-Row for South Sydney in that game.
-Brown Wore No. 40. Trindall Wore No. 19. Butcher Wore No. 24. When they all came off the Bench for South Sydney in that game as well.
-Fenech was not listed as coming off the Bench for North Sydney for this game. In the North Sydney Team listed in the Teams and Scorers for this game in the Rugby League 1994 Yearbook.
-My Sources in regards to Fenech coming off the Bench for North Sydney in this game are.
Daily Telegraph, Monday, April 26, 1993
Rugby League Week Volume. 24 No. 12 1993