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MANLY-WARRINGAH FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020

2 FOREWORD TO THE REPORT

We present the 2020 Annual Report of the Manly-Warringah Rugby League Football Club (MWRLFC). For obvious reasons, the 2020 Report is not as comprehensive as previous years. The disruption caused by COVID-19 meant our Canterbury Cup ( Workers) and teams’ seasons were cancelled after the first round, and the Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams were only able to complete six of the scheduled nine rounds. Nonetheless we still felt it was important to produce the Report as has been done every year since 1946, including the stats for all grades. We believe we owe it to every player who pulls on the Manly- Warringah Sea Eagles jersey to have their name and other details recorded in this document, whether they played one game or 100 games. By producing this report, we do not purport to represent ourselves as the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Limited (MWSE Ltd) which is a separate legal entity administering and funding the Team. The MWRLFC is a minority owner of the MWSE Ltd. That means that MWRLFC members also have an ownership stake in the MWSE Ltd, the Sea Eagles. The MWRLFC holds the Preference Share in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Ltd which gives our members, through their right to vote, determination over the Team’s name, colours and its home ground, as well as two voting positions on the MWSE Ltd Board which has seven members. Like last year, in 2020 we focussed our efforts on our members by producing the one-off individually numbered MWRLFC membership scarf to match last year’s cap. We were very happy with the result. As you can imagine, for a small group of volunteer directors, it is quite a lot of work and 2020 was a difficult and unusual year to say the least. We are also pleased that our membership numbers remain strong, despite the many personal challenges faced by our members. It is more important that ever that we maintain our strength as an organisation. We need our membership numbers to be strong so our place within the Sea Eagles structure and the voice of our members (Sea Eagles fans) cannot be ignored should there ever be future changes to the ownership or governance of the Sea Eagles which remains a distinct possibility. As we always do, we encourage MWRLFC members wherever possible and affordable, to also be members of the Sea Eagles. This report has largely been compiled from publicly available data and our own records with all photography credits to the Sea Eagles. The production of the Report is done on a voluntary basis and the cost of printing the Report is wholly funded by the MWRLFC through the membership income. The Board

MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB DIRECTORS 2020

CO-PATRONS - AM and Hon Kerry Sibraa AO

Names Position Meetings Called Meetings Attended

Cliff LYONS Chairman 11 9 Nick CURULLI Director 11 8 David O’DONNELL Director 11 11 Julie SIBRAA Director 11 10 Alan THOMPSON Director 11 9 Scotty WILCOX Director 11 8 Alf CZHARN Company Secretary 10 10

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4 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I am pleased to once more present the Annual Report of the Manly-Warringah Rugby League Football Club for 2020.

It’s hard to know where to start on what has been an extremely difficult year both within our club and our game.

The bright spot has been the way rugby league found a way to get back up and running - something that seemed impossible when the full impact of COVID was fully realised.

NRL Chairman Peter Vlandy’s, CEO Andrew Abdo and the Project Apollo team achieved nothing short of a miracle when the teams once again took the field in May after a 10-week stoppage. Even when we resumed – there was no certainty as to how long the season would continue. But continue it did, right to the Grand Final, with a series to cap it all off.

For our Club it was a tough year. As Coach describes in his report, some clubs fared better than others and each day there were a huge number of protocols every player and official in “the bubble” had to follow in order to keep the game going safely.

On the field our results were mixed. The 9-8 win against the Roosters in round two before the shut-down was memorable, and had us all believing we would live up to the pre-season predictions of a top four spot. We came back after the shutdown and played the Bulldogs on the Central Coast, beating them convincingly. Next we lost against the Eels 19-16, except we didn’t actually lose because scored a great try on the bell that was denied to us for a forward pass call that was later confirmed to have been completely fine. Then we beat the Broncos and the Raiders. The Raiders win was as tough as it was enjoyable, but it came at a huge cost with the injuries to Tommy Turbo and . The season got more difficult from that point onwards although we managed some more good wins against the Cowboys, the Eels (again) and the Bulldogs.

The damage to the spine of our team and other injuries to players like Joel Thompson, , Reuben Garrick, and Addin Fonua Blake just to name a few (!) made it harder and harder every week to compete with any consistency.

On the bright side, we had some promising new players debut, including (Rookie of the Year) , Albert Hopoate and . Josh Schuster showed in just one game (before he got injured) what all the hype has been about. Josh’s return is really something to look forward to in 2021.

Daly and Jake both had another great year. Each of them played every game, led from the front and were well deserving of their State of Origin selections. They both represented their respective states with distinction. Congratulations to Captain Daly for the series win.

It’s also worth acknowledging all the players who weren’t able to play throughout the season, particularly the Canterbury Cup and Jersey Flegg teams who only got to complete one round. This would have been really tough on them.

Off the field the Club, like all other businesses, did it tough. We owe a great deal of thanks to CEO Stephen Humphreys and his entire team as well as Des and his team for keeping the whole show going. There were some late and worrying nights for Stephen and his financial manager Rod Valdes but they got us through.

In other positive developments, the Centre of Excellence is under construction and will be a fantastic addition to our home at Brookvale. There’s also the possibility of the State government funding a full redevelopment – finally giving us the boutique modern facility our fans deserve.

Congratulations to Kim Hunter from the Junior League. As you will see from his report, along with their fantastic group of volunteers from each club, they kept their competitions going and had some success to go with it. We see the results of this work along with the elite junior pathways program through the continued success of Manly juniors making it to the top in the NRL year after year. If only we could keep them all!

As we all know the year ended in the worst and saddest possible way with the tragic passing of up and coming player Keith Titmuss. Keith was a talented and popular player. Who can forget his famous swan dive to score the winning try on the bell in the 2017 under 20s Grand Final. Keith’s passing is a huge loss to the Sea Eagles family and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and many friends.

Our Board continues to be strong and united, and I thank them all – Alan Thompson, David O’Donnell, Julie Sibraa, Scotty Wilcox, Nick Curulli and our newest board member Alf Czharn - for their efforts throughout the year and their ongoing commitment to keeping our club strong.

Finally, thank you to our members for staying loyal and maintaining membership. 2021 marks our 75th year as a Club and we are hoping it will be our best yet.

I wish you a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you at next year.

GO MANLY!

Cliff Lyons CHAIRMAN

MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIFE MEMBERS

J L Munro* elected 1951 A S Thompson elected 1984 C White* elected 1957 W W Lloyd* elected 1985 D Stewart* elected 1958 J L Martin* elected 1985 G Ashton* elected 1959 B R Seymour* elected 1985 R E Hudson* elected 1960 E J Noffz* elected 1987 R H Ryan* elected 1962 A G Keighran* elected 1989 E R Bull* elected 1962 R P Mossop* elected 1991 G V Willoughby* elected 1964 R J Ritchie* elected 1991 W P O’Connell* elected 1992 E A Langford* elected 1965 E W Whiley elected 1992 J W Cameron* elected 1966 W J Poole* elected 1993 K R Arthurson AM elected 1967 P A Vautin elected 1993 D I Rae* elected 1967 R Lenon* elected 1994 G M Houston elected 1968 R J Bull* elected 1997 W H Lloyd* elected 1969 G O Thoroughgood elected 1997 R O Hudson* elected 1970 C P Lyons elected 1999 D J Daley* elected 1972 D Hasler elected 2000 J I Peebles* elected 1972 G Toovey elected 2000 R W Batty* elected 1973 P Peters elected 2003 J A Tenison* elected 1973 K W Sibraa AO elected 2005 T P Burke elected 1974 P L Cummings elected 2006 J K Collins* elected 1974 O J Cunningham elected 2007 F R Jones elected 1975 W Bulmer elected 2008 F R Stanton elected 1977 S Menzies elected 2009 R Fulton AM elected 1978 J King elected 2012 D O Joyce elected 1978 A Watmough elected 2012 M J Krilich elected 1982 I Martin elected 2014 T W Randall elected 1982 B Kite elected 2015 R H Higham* elected 1983 J Lyon elected 2017 G H Lenon* elected 1983 M Ballin elected 2017 G C Eadie elected 1983 B Stewart elected 2018

* Deceased

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6 SEA EAGLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S MESSAGE My first year in the Chief Executive role has been a challenging one to say the least. Across the entire community, COVID-19 has impacted upon every part of what we consider our daily lives. For the Sea Eagles it has been no different. We have faced issues and problems none of us could ever have anticipated. Fortunately though, the Club is made up of some great people and I’m very proud to say that we rose to the occasion and went above and beyond to keep us viable through a most difficult period.

As it was for all Clubs, the stoppage of the 2020 Season had an enormous impact on our finances and workforce. Many hard decisions had to be made and we did our very best to support our staff as much as possible. JobKeeper provided a financial lifeline and the support from the was welcome, as was the support of our fantastic corporate partners and members, the majority of whom pledged their 2020 membership fees to the Club, which gave us a huge lift.

The leadership of the Commission Chairman, Peter V’landys, and new CEO, Andrew Abdo, along with the unity and focus of the Clubs proved to be a very powerful force. The NRL led the way in getting professional sport back up and running when everyone said it was impossible. Others would soon follow in our footsteps.

I’m delighted to say that construction of the new Grandstand and Centre of Excellence at Lottoland is now underway. Sitting at the northern end of the ground it will provide much needed state of the art facilities for our Club and will also create additional undercover seating for our supporters. The Centre of Excellence will provide many opportunities for the Club that we will no doubt be talking about over the coming months.

We have also been working with the NRL and the NSW Government on a further and complete redevelopment of our spiritual home, Lottoland. We have an excellent masterplan for the development of the site and funding has now been allocated for feasibility studies so we are confident of good news in the near future.

Despite the disappointments of 2020, both on and off the field, there’s every reason to be optimistic about the years to come. Head Coach Des Hasler has provided strong and inspirational leadership over the football side of the business. Both he and football manager John Bonasera have been pillars of strength throughout the year, but none more so than with the recent, tragic loss of our young player Keith Titmuss.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team at Sea Eagles HQ for everything they have done this year and the significant personal sacrifices they have all made. I also thank the Sea Eagles Board for their outstanding backing and advice throughout the year.

Most importantly, I thank all Sea Eagles members and MWRLFC members, for their ongoing support. Please keep the faith and have a healthy, happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Here’s to better times in 2021.

Stephen Humphreys CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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8 HEAD COACH’S REPORT

As we look back on 2020 we will find an array of highs and lows that defined the NRL season for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Some injuries to key players that proved to be critical for the club and the emergence of youth in their place who continued to grow as the season progressed.

It’s hard to explain the season from within “the bubble” and the impact of the day-to-day requirements on the group. I feel that for those clubs that experienced on-field success throughout the season, the conditions may have actually helped their cause, and for others who did not meet expectations and hopes, it was made much more difficult.

A day in the life of a professional rugby league player or staff member in the NRL in 2020 looked a lot like this. By no means is this a complaint, as we know others have had an extremely difficult time throughout this period also, it’s just an insight –

• On waking up, check temperature at home and ensure it sits within “normal” guidelines • Complete wellness app (7 days-a-week), nominating any symptoms being experienced, current temperature and whereabouts for the previous 24 hours, for example Woolworths 5pm grocery shopping, Harris Farm 5:30pm, BP service station 6:30am fuel etc. • Arrive at training and on entrance to the “clean zone” have temperature re-taken by staff and recorded and app completion checked and verified correct. • Training as normal throughout the day with regular hand washing/showering throughout. Locked fencing was placed around all “clean zone” areas including field, gym, pool, staff offices, player recreation areas, showers, kitchen, medical rooms and, for several months until we were able to purchase the appropriate foot trays and chemicals for shoe cleansing, all footwear was removed on entry or exit to every area. This meant shoe changes anywhere up to 20 times a day as you walked in and out of different buildings at our training facility. I can tell you it was a great relief for everyone when those trays arrived. • Written applications made to the NRL for anything outside of the norm – to attend family events, birthday parties for children, family weddings for brothers or sisters, funerals, specialist appointments, to name a few (the majority of which were refused). • No exercise or sporting activities off site. For example, no golf, running, swimming, surfing, gym, and while attending children’s sport remain in the car throughout. And like others for a long period, no cafes, restaurants, pubs or any form of indoor or outdoor public gatherings. • Return home after a long day and do it all again tomorrow.

Again, it’s important to note this is not a whinge, just a look and a reflection on the season gone-by. Back to the footy….

On field we had some great performances early in the season beating the reigning premiers the Roosters in Round 2 and backing it up in the weeks following against some quality opposition including the Eels where we were beaten narrowly. A very courageous performance against 2019 grand finalists the Raiders, with two players left on the bench for 60 minutes resulting in a very hard fought win.

That game was a turning point with the loss of two key players to injury that saw them gone for the remainder of the season. While the rest of the season overall fell short of our expectations despite some good wins against quality opposition, it also unearthed some names for the future with notable performances from players like Tevita Funa, , , Morgan Harper, Haumole Olakauátu, Josh Schuster and Albert Hopoate to name a few.

It is important to note that with games only being played at NRL level once we returned to play following the Covid break, we had numerous players within our squad training full-time with no weekend games to look forward to. The way these men conducted themselves throughout the season, consistently applying themselves and turning up to give their best at training every day is a credit to them as individuals and the culture we are continuing to build here at the club.

The lessons from the 2020 season have been vast. We have learnt a lot about ourselves, both individually and as a group. Our relationships have grown exponentially and the bonds we have developed will without doubt strengthen our 2021 campaign as we commence our pre-season.

Des Hasler HEAD COACH

MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 NRL TEAM SEASON 2020

PLAYER AWARDS REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

NRL STATE OF ORIGIN - NSW Gordon Willoughby Medal - Members Player of the Year To be awarded in 2021 Doug Daley Memorial Award – Clubman of the Year STATE OF ORIGIN - QLD To be awarded in 2021 Best and Fairest Award Daly Cherry-Evans To be awarded in 2021 (Winning Captain) Players’ Player Award To be awarded in 2021 Ken Arthurson Award – Rookie of the Year Tevita Funa Leading Point Scorer Reuben Garrick (98 points - 4 tries and 41 goals) Leading Try Scorer (7 tries in 14 games) MEDAL “PLAY OF THE YEAR” Curtis Sironen

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10 NRL TEAM SEASON 2020 2020 PLAYERS 2020 SEASON STATS TOTAL CLUB STATS

NAME GP T G FG PNTS GP T G FG PNTS 7 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 Daly CHERRY-EVANS 20 6 12 1 49 236 62 135 21 539 20 1 0 0 4 32 4 0 0 16 10 3 0 0 12 17 7 0 0 28 Brendan ELLIOTT 8 0 0 0 0 26 2 0 0 8 Addin FONUA-BLAKE 15 3 0 0 12 97 13 0 0 52 Tevita FUNA 12 5 0 0 20 12 5 0 0 20 Reuben GARRICK 17 4 41 0 98 43 20 106 0 292 13 6 0 0 24 40 11 0 0 44 Morgan HARPER 5 3 0 0 12 5 3 0 0 12 Albert HOPOATE 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 Sean KEPPIE 19 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 20 2 0 0 8 20 2 0 0 8 3 2 0 0 8 6 2 0 0 8 Haumole OLAKAU’ATU 5 1 0 0 4 7 1 0 0 4 Brad PARKER 19 4 0 0 16 63 15 0 0 60 Taniela PASEKA 18 3 0 0 12 44 4 0 0 16 Josh SCHUSTER 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Curtis SIRONEN 18 3 0 0 12 60 16 0 0 64 Moses SULI 13 2 0 0 8 50 9 0 0 36 Jorge TAUFUA 14 7 0 0 28 163 87 0 0 348 18 2 0 0 8 109 8 0 0 32 Joel THOMPSON 14 2 0 0 8 60 16 0 0 64 Jake TRBOJEVIC 20 2 0 0 8 139 27 0 0 108 7 4 0 0 16 96 48 0 0 192 Corey WADDELL 13 1 0 0 4 36 2 0 0 8 Dylan WALKER 7 1 0 0 4 81 27 0 0 108

2020 NRL RESULTS 2020 NRL LADDER

RND DATE OPPONENT RESULT GROUND TEAM P W D L F A +/- PTS 1 15/03/2020 STORM LOSS 18-4 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Panthers 20 18 1 1 537 238 299 37 2 21/03/2020 ROOSTERS WIN 9-8 Storm 20 16 0 4 534 276 258 32 3 31/05/2020 BULLDOGS WIN 32-6 Eels 20 15 0 5 392 288 104 30 4 6/06/2020 EELS LOSS 19-16 BANKWEST STADIUM Roosters 20 14 0 6 552 322 230 28

5 11/06/2020 BRONCOS WIN 20-18 CENTRAL COAST STADIUM Raiders 20 14 0 6 445 317 128 28 Rabbitohs 20 12 0 8 521 352 169 24 6 21/06/2020 RAIDERS WIN 14-6 Knights 20 11 1 8 421 374 47 23 7 28/06/2020 SHARKS LOSS 40-22 CENTRAL COAST STADIUM Sharks 20 10 0 10 480 480 0 20 8 5/07/2020 KNIGHTS LOSS 14-12 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Titans 20 9 0 11 346 463 -117 18 9 12/07/2020 DRAGONS LOSS 34-4 NETSTRATA JUBILEE STADIUM Warriors 20 8 0 12 343 458 -115 16

10 18/07/2020 EELS WIN 22-18 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL 20 7 0 13 440 505 -65 14 Dragons 20 7 0 13 378 452 -74 14 11 24/07/2020 COWBOYS WIN 24-12 QLD COUNTRY BANK STADIUM Sea Eagles 20 7 0 13 375 509 -134 14 12 1/08/2020 PANTHERS LOSS 42-12 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Cowboys 20 5 0 15 368 520 -152 10 13 7/08/2020 WARRIORS LOSS 26-22 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Bulldogs 20 3 0 17 282 504 -222 6 14 16/08/2020 KNIGHTS LOSS 26-24 MCDONALD JONES STADIUM Broncos 20 3 0 17 268 624 -356 6

15 22/08/2020 RABBITOHS LOSS 56-16 ANZ STADIUM

16 30/08/2020 STORM LOSS 30-6

17 5/09/2020 WESTS TIGERS LOSS 34-32 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL

18 11/09/2020 BULLDOGS WIN 32-20 ANZ STADIUM

19 19/09/2020 TITANS LOSS 42-24 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL

20 27/09/2020 WARRIORS LOSS 40-28 CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

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12 CANTERBURY CUP & JERSEY FLEGG SEASONS 2020

2020 CANTERBURY CUP LADDER - AFTER ROUND 1 JERSEY FLEGG LADDER - AFTER ROUND 1

TEAM P W L B F A +/- Pts TEAM P W L B F A +/- Pts Panthers 1 1 0 0 24 0 24 2 Magpies 1 1 0 0 32 12 20 2 Roosters 1 1 0 0 30 16 14 2 Jets 1 1 0 0 32 12 20 2 Sea Eagles 1 1 0 0 18 10 8 2 Panthers 1 1 0 0 20 6 14 2 Eels 1 1 0 0 20 14 6 2 Mounties 1 1 0 0 44 30 14 2 Dragons 1 1 0 0 16 14 2 2 Eels 1 1 0 0 24 16 8 2 Rabbitohs 1 1 0 0 32 30 2 2 Knights 1 1 0 0 20 16 4 2 Raiders 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Warriors 1 0 1 0 16 20 -4 0 Wests Tigers 1 0 1 0 14 16 -2 0 Bulldogs 1 0 1 0 16 24 -8 0 Sharks 1 0 1 0 30 32 -2 0 Sea Eagles 1 0 1 0 30 44 -14 0 Bulldogs 1 0 1 0 14 20 -6 0 Bears 1 0 1 0 6 20 -14 0 Thunderbolts 1 0 1 0 10 18 -8 0 Rabbitohs 1 0 1 0 12 32 -20 0 Knights 1 0 1 0 16 30 -14 0 Dragons 1 0 1 0 12 32 -20 0 Bears 1 0 1 0 0 24 -24 0

CANTERBURY CUP RESULTS ROUND DATE OPPONENT RESULT GROUND 1 15/03/2020 MOUNTIES LOSS 44-30 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL

JERSEY FLEGG RESULTS ROUND DATE OPPONENT RESULT GROUND 1 15/03/2020 THUNDERBOLTS WIN 18-10 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL

NSW CANTERBURY CUP PLAYERS - AFTER ROUND 1 JERSEY FLEGG PLAYERS - AFTER ROUND 1

NAME APP T G FG PTS NAME APP T G FG PTS

Jade ANDERSON 1 0 0 0 0 Jack BIRT 1 0 0 0 0 Dane AUKAFOLAU 1 0 0 0 0 Sione FAINU 1 0 0 0 0 Tyler CASSEL 1 0 0 0 0 Viliami FIFITA 1 0 0 0 0 Cade CUST 1 0 0 0 0 Potusa FUILALA 1 0 0 0 0 Zach DOCKAR-CLAY (C) 1 0 0 0 0 Zac FULTON 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 12 Zane HARRIS (c) 1 0 0 0 0 Tevita FUNA 1 2 3 0 14 Max LEHMANN 1 0 0 0 0 Reed IZZARD 1 0 0 0 0 Neihana OLDHAM 1 1 0 0 4 Semisi KIOA 1 0 0 0 0 Tyran OTT 1 0 0 0 0 Luke METCALF 1 0 0 0 0 Pepe-Jonah PALOTA-KOPA 1 0 0 0 0 Abbas MISKI 1 1 0 0 4 Caleb PESE 1 0 0 0 0 Petero NAKUBUWAI 1 0 0 0 0 Roland PODESTA 1 1 3 0 10 Dylan PHYTHIAN 1 0 0 0 0 Josh SCHUSTER 1 1 0 0 4 Zac SADDLER 1 0 0 0 0 Jacob SYKES 1 0 0 0 0 Andy SAUNDERS 1 0 0 0 0 Ben TRBOJEVIC 1 0 0 0 0 Alec TUITAVAKE 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Keegan TURNER 1 0 0 0 0 Keith TITMUSS 1 0 0 0 0

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14 HAROLD MATTHEWS & S G BALL SEASONS 2020 - AFTER 6 ROUNDS

HAROLD MATTHEWS PLAYERS HAROLD MATTHEWS LADDER - AFTER 6 ROUNDS

NAME APP T G FG PTS POS TEAM P W D L B For A Diff PNTS 1 Bulldogs 5 5 0 0 1 170 32 138 12 Alfred AH CHONG 5 1 3 0 10 2 Eels 6 5 0 1 0 136 72 64 10 Dylan COUTTS 6 0 0 0 0 3 Panthers 4 4 0 0 1 104 44 60 10 Ollie CUMMINS 4 3 10 0 32 4 Sea Eagles 6 4 0 2 0 156 60 96 8 5 Knights 5 3 0 2 1 124 98 26 8 Noa FAATUI 6 2 0 0 8 6 Sharks 5 3 0 2 0 132 96 36 6 Latu FAINU 6 6 0 0 24 7 Bears 4 2 0 2 1 76 68 8 6 Samuela FAINU 6 2 0 0 8 8 Raiders 5 2 0 3 1 80 94 -14 6 Josh FELEDY 3 1 0 0 4 9 Magpies 5 2 0 3 1 74 98 -24 6 10 Tigers 4 1 1 2 1 56 74 -18 5 Samuel FUIMAONO 4 1 0 0 4 11 CC Roosters 4 1 1 2 1 58 78 -20 5 T J HERRING 1 0 2 0 4 12 Rabbitohs 5 1 0 4 1 50 158 -108 4 Lehi HOPOATE 6 0 0 0 0 13 Steelers 4 0 0 4 1 48 98 -50 2 14 Roosters 5 1 0 4 0 60 144 -84 2 Treybiance HUNT 5 1 0 0 4 15 Dragons 5 1 0 4 0 54 164 -110 2 Ropeti LOLE 6 3 0 0 12 Rory MORGAN 4 0 0 0 0 Roy QUIROZ-MAPUSUA 5 2 0 0 8 HAROLD MATTHEWS RESULTS Eli SAGALA 6 1 5 0 14 ROUND DATE OPPONENT RESULT GROUND Revelation SIO 5 2 0 0 8 1 8/02/2020 KNIGHTS WIN 40-12 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Jake SMITH 4 0 0 0 0 2 15/02/2020 TIGERS WIN 22-4 LEICHHARDT OVAL Antonio TAUFA 2 0 0 0 0 3 22/02/2020 PANTHERS LOSS 12-10 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Heta TULIMA 5 2 0 0 8 4 29/02/2020 DRAGONS WIN 44-0 MASCOT OVAL Zechariah TUPULUA 3 0 0 0 0 5 7/03/2020 EELS WIN 30-18 RINGROSE PARK Zedrick TUPULUA 4 0 0 0 0 6 14/03/2020 BULLDOGS LOSS 14-10 NEW ERA STADIUM Drew WILLIAMS 6 2 0 0 8

SG BALL CUP PLAYERS S G BALL CUP LADDER - AFTER 6 ROUNDS

NAME APP T G FG PNTS POS TEAM P W D L B For A Diff PNTS 1 Knights 5 4 1 0 1 194 66 128 11 Cameron BROWN 6 4 0 0 16 2 Raiders 5 4 0 1 1 148 124 24 10 Gordon CHAN KUM TONG 4 0 0 0 0 3 Panthers 4 3 1 0 1 184 40 144 9 4 Rabbitohs 5 3 1 1 1 139 80 59 9 Angus CROSBIE 1 0 0 0 0 5 Sea Eagles 6 3 2 1 0 208 110 98 8 Zane DUNFORD 6 0 0 0 0 6 Steelers 4 3 0 1 1 155 66 89 8 Beau DWYER 3 0 0 0 0 7 Warriors 6 4 0 2 0 202 127 75 8 8 Roosters 4 3 0 1 1 120 64 56 8 Siua FOTU 3 2 0 0 8 9 Tigers 4 3 0 1 1 100 68 32 8 Jamie HUMPHREYS 4 1 2 0 8 10 Bulldogs 5 2 1 2 1 124 120 4 7 11 Eels 6 3 0 3 0 182 134 48 6 Marley HUNTER 1 1 0 0 4 12 Thunderbolts 5 2 0 3 1 140 148 -8 6 Seturi IAKOPO 5 1 0 0 4 13 Sharks 5 2 0 3 0 90 106 -16 4 14 Magpies 5 1 0 4 1 84 186 -102 4 Tolu KOULA 5 6 0 0 24 15 Dragons 5 1 0 4 0 110 164 -54 2 Krystian MAPAPALANGI 6 1 0 0 4 16 CC Roosters 4 0 0 4 1 52 156 -104 2 Daniel O’DONNELL 6 3 0 0 12 17 Bears 4 0 0 4 1 30 196 -166 2 18 Pirates 6 0 0 6 0 26 333 -307 0 Oscar PALIN 1 0 0 0 0 Samuel PINOMI 4 0 0 0 0 Hunta SAUNDERS 6 0 0 0 0 SG BALL CUP RESULTS Sunia SIASAU 3 3 0 0 12 ROUND DATE OPPONENT RESULT GROUND Charlie THOMPSON 6 0 24 0 48 1 8/02/2020 KNIGHTS DRAW 16-16 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Simon TITO 6 4 0 0 16 2 15/02/2020 TIGERS LOSS 24-22 LEICHHARDT OVAL Tyreece 6 1 0 0 4 3 22/02/2020 PANTHERS DRAW 24-24 LOTTOLAND/BROOKVALE OVAL Valeli TONGA 6 3 0 0 12 Luke TUCKER 2 2 0 0 8 4 29/02/2020 DRAGONS WIN 44-30 MASCOT OVAL James UESELE 6 0 0 0 0 5 7/03/2020 PIRATES WIN 68-8 KEN ALLEN FIELD, PERTH Kaeo WEEKES 6 7 0 0 28 6 14/03/2020 BULLDOGS WIN 34-8 NEW ERA STADIUM

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What a year! Most people would say 2020 was a bad year but in hindsight many good things happened.

The way the players bonded and stuck together through adversity was a shining light highlighted during a few wins. Beating the Roosters, who were the reigning Premiers and World Club Champions, 9-8 in Round 2 before injuries toppled any chances of making the finals, certainly gave the fans some hope for the season to follow. It also gave them a glimpse of what the team was capable of when they had all their troops on the field. Injuries to the team, and to players in crucial positions followed however and it got to the stage where it seemed like every game the team would lose another player to injury.

The players dug in through the adversity and wins against in Round 5 after being 0-18 down, and a win against all the odds over the Raiders the following round, after being decimated by injuries before and during the game, showed that this 2020 team were indeed a close bunch and would never give up. In fact, commentators Phil Gould and Peter Sterling both labelled the Manly victory over as the best ‘Against the Odds’ victory either of them had ever seen!

Even though the club was limited by the lack of match fitness for our younger stars after the lower grade competitions were cancelled, we still saw some of the future stars of our club debut during a tough season. Tevita Funa #619 showed what a star he will be in the maroon and white once he started gaining confidence and the one all Manly fans had been waiting for, Josh Schuster #622, burst into the NRL in his first game and looked like he had been playing for ten years! Add these youngsters and a few more that are ready to debut alongside the return of favourite son #531 Keiran ‘Foz’ Foran, and 2021 is definitely a year to look forward to for Manly.

The Golden Eagles would like to take this opportunity to pass on our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Keith Titmuss who sadly passed away after a training session in late November. Keith was a very popular player amongst his teammates and after being added to the Top 30 Squad for 2021 was not only expected to make his first- grade debut but to cement a place in the top grade alongside the likes of Funa and Schuster. The club has posthumously awarded Keith with the next player number on the registry - #623.

Making things even better in an extremely tough environment is the continued support and loyalty of the Manly sponsors. This report could easily be filled with the remarkable support showed by the sponsors who are all part of the Manly Family through good and bad times.

Special mention to Kay Van Norton Poche for her amazing and continued support of the Golden Eagles, club legends and their families, as well as special projects undertaken by the club. Kay has had a huge input helping the club with their Indigenous projects as well as sponsoring and supporting the fantastic jerseys the club has produced each season for the Indigenous Round, with most of those jerseys quickly becoming sought by collectors.

Last but not least on the sponsor front, we couldn’t forget a favourite Manly jersey sponsor from the 80’s in Wormald, who returned to the club to directly sponsor the Golden Eagles in 2019. Although there were no official Golden Eagles days during the season, Wormald continued their support behind the scenes and have some exciting things planned for the Golden Eagles and fans for the upcoming 2021 season.

Looking ahead, the Golden Eagles will be proud to play a big part in the club’s 75th Year Anniversary and its celebrations. Even more of the ‘old crew’ will be on hand to help Des Hasler #304 steer the club to its next premiership. #484, alongside former Blacktown coach Steve Hales, have been appointed Co-Assistant Coaches for 2021, joining Chad Randall #466, Brett Stewart #477 and of course Noel Cleal #292 as Des’ staff. #513 has been appointed coach of the Sea Eagles for 2021 and will no doubt instil the Manly culture into the club during his coaching tenure as well as improving their fitness and position on the competition ladder. We wish Matty all the best in his new position.

There couldn’t be a better time to sign up for a Football Club membership as well as a Sea Eagles 75’ membership. Keep an eye out for announcements in 2021 for some of the special 75th Year Anniversary functions and celebrations, and lock in your chance to rub shoulders with some Golden Eagles during a match at Lottoland!

See you there!

Mark Bryant #501 CHAIRMAN, MANLY WARRINGAH GOLDEN EAGLES ASSOCIATION

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16 JUNIOR LEAGUE REPORT 2020

On behalf of the Board of the Manly Warringah District Junior League, I am pleased to present this report for the 2020 season.

What an unprecedented season we experienced in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Delayed season, shortened season and strict Covid-19 restrictions.

All our junior league clubs did an exceptional job in getting so many players and teams registered under such difficult circumstances and for their compliance to NSWRL Covid-19 policy.

This year we had 1,983 players registered down from 2,012 in 2019 and 2,066 in 2018. There was an increase in female registrations from 128 in 2019 to 133 (90 in 2018 & 37 in 2017). A reduction of only 29 players from last season is I believe a great result given the tremendous difficulties that Covid-19 placed and is a reflection of the great work done by the Club Executives and their volunteers at each of our 12 Clubs.

There were 149 teams compared to 148 in 2019 (152 in 2018) in our age groups from Under 6 to A Grade. Many of our teams played in combined competitions conducted by the NSWRL.

We only had three local A Grade teams and they played in the Open Age Conference Competitions. With Manly team Cromer being Premiers in the North Eastern Open Age Gold Division defeating Redfern All Blacks 36 to 32 at Brookvale Oval.

Other highlights being the Cromer Girls team winning the Combined Girls Under 18 Competition defeating St Christopher’s 30 to 14 in their Grand Final and Narrabeen were defeated by Coogee / Randwick 22 to 16 in the Grand Final of the Combined Under 20 Silver Competition.

It is worth noting that there were some 14 Manly junior players that played NRL during the 2020 season:- Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Brad Parker & Albert Hopoate (Manly), (Brisbane), & Michael Oldfield (Canberra), Will Hopoate (Canterbury), Jack Johns (South Sydney), Cooper Johns (), (Newcastle), Clint Gutherson (), Sam Verrills & Freddy Lussick (). Note that Ben Trbojevic was a member of the Manly NRL squad but is yet to play his first game in the NRL. Jake Trbojevic and Clint Gutherson both represented NSW in the three State of Origin games in 2020.

It is also important to highlight the financial assistance provided by the Manly Warringah Leagues Club which has supported the Manly-Warringah Junior Rugby League for many years. In fact the Leagues Club provided substantial additional funding for the 2020 season to assist with the financial pressure brought on by Covid-19. I would like to thank the Leagues Club Board for their contribution and assistance including use of Club facilities when required. The continued financial support of the Manly Leagues Club is paramount to our District Junior Rugby League.

Two clubs were awarded NSWRL Blue Shield Status in 2020, those clubs being, Mona Vale and Belrose.

Belrose Eagles were awarded Joint Winners of the NSWRL Respect Club of the Year.

Bob Butcher was awarded a Distinguished Long Service Award by NSW Sport.

Deborah Kennedy from the Club was awarded NSWRL Manly District Volunteer of the Year.

I would also like to thank the Manly Warringah Rugby League Football Club who provide general corporate guidance and assistance when appropriate.

In my fourth year as President, I would like to thank everyone who contributed in some way to the running of the game in our District and I look forward to seeing everyone back again in 2021.

Kim Hunter PRESIDENT, MANLY-WARRINGAH DISTRICT JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

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18 MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 CLUB HONOUR ROLL 1947 - 2020

FIRST GRADE / NRL Premiers: 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1996, 2008, 2011 Runners Up: 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2013 Minor Premiers: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1983, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997 Winners: 2009 Wooden Spoon: Never

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1972, 1983, 1987, 1988

NYC/U20’S RESERVE GRADE Premiers: 2017 Premiers: 1954, 1960, 1969, 1973, 1988 Minor Premiers:2009

THIRD GRADE KB CUP Premiers: 1952 Winners: 1982, 1983

PRESIDENTS CUP SEVENS Premiers: 1946, 1970 Winners: 1990, 1994, 1995

JERSEY FLEGG CUP PRE-SEASON CUP Premiers: 1961, 1974, 1987 Winners: 1980

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER AWARDS Dally M Medal: Cliff Lyons (1990, 1994), (2008) : (1974), Mal Cochrane (1986) Medal: Dennis Ward (1972), (1973), Graham Eadie (1976, 1978), Cliff Lyons (1987), (1996), (2008), (2011), Daly Cherry-Evans (2013) Dally M Rookie of the Year: (1982), Jack Elsegood (1993), Steve Menzies (1994), Daly Cherry-Evans (2011) RLPA Players’ Player: Ben Kennedy (2006) RLPA Rookie of the Year: David Williams (2008), Daly Cherry-Evans (2011) Ken Stephen Memorial Award: Ian Roberts (1994), Michael Monaghan (2006)

AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS

The following 71 players have represented whilst playing with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Those in bold type with * are local juniors.

M. Bella N. Cleal L. Hanigan P. McCabe J. Ribot J. Trbojovic* J. Bliss* C. Close D. Hasler J. McDonald R. Ritchie* T. Trbojevic* K. Boustead P. Daley* T. Hill S. Martin I. Roberts P. Vautin L. Boyd W. Delamere* J. Hopoate* S. Menzies* K. Schubert M. Veivers W. Bradstreet* G. Eadie F. Jones* D. Moore D. Shearer B. Walker R Branighan R. Fulton B. Kennedy J. Morgan* J. Sinclair D. Ward D. Brown D. Gartner* B. Kite R. Mossop* F. Stanton* A. Watmough* R. Brown R. Gartner* N. Kosef* W. O’Connell B. Stewart D. Williams R. Bull* G. Gerard M. Krilich* M. O’Connor G. Stewart T. Williams P. Burke* J. Gibbs* J. Lumsden J. O’Neill A. Thompson* G. Willoughby* M. Carroll D. Gillespie J. Lyon J. Perry I. Thomson N. Yakich* D. Cherry-Evans W. Hamilton C. Lyons T. Randall* G. Toovey*

AUSTRALIAN TEST CAPTAINS (1982-83), Geoff Toovey (1996)

NSW STATE OF ORIGIN REPRESENTATIVES L. Boyd, R. Brown, J. Buhrer, M. Carroll, N. Cleal, P. Daley, G. Eadie, G. Gerard, D. Gillespie, C. Hancock, D. Hasler, T. Hill, J. Hopoate, W. Hopoate, B. Kennedy, J. King, B. Kite, N. Kosef, M. Krilich, J. Lyon, C. Lyons, S. Martin, S. Menzies, M. O’Connor, J. Perry, I. Roberts, J. Serdaris, P. Sigsworth, B. Stewart, G. Stewart, A. Thompson, J. Trbojevic, T. Trbojevic, G. Toovey, D. Walker, A. Watmough, D. Williams, T. Williams.

QLD STATE OF ORIGIN REPRESENTATIVES M. Ballin, S. Bell, M. Bella, K. Boustead, D. Brown, D. Cherry-Evans, C. Close, O. Cunningham, N. Miles, P. McCabe, D. Moore, J. Ribot, D. Shearer, N. Tierney, P. Vautin, B. Walker.

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20 CLUB RECORDS 1947 - 2020

RECORDS – FIRST GRADE/NRL

Most games played for club 1993-2008 Steve Menzies, 349 games Most points scored for club 1971-83 Graham Eadie, 1917 (7t x 4 + 64t x 3 + 847g + 3fg) Most tries scored for club 1993-2008 Steve Menzies, 180 tries Most goals scored for club 1971-83 Graham Eadie, 847 goals Highest individual points in a premiership game 1954 , 30 points (4t x 3 + 9g) in 45-7 win over Canterbury at Brookvale Oval on 24.7.54 1996 , 30 points (2t x 4, 11g) in 42-12 win over Wests at Brookvale Oval on 25.8.96 Highest try scorer in a premiership game 1967 Les Hanigan, 5 tries in 39-5 win over Cronulla at Brookvale Oval on 14.5.67 Most goals kicked in a premiership game 1973 Graham Eadie, 14 goals in 70-7 win over Penrith at Penrith Park 29.7.73 Highest all points scored in a premiership game 1980 Rick Chisholm 17 points (2t x 3 + 5g + 1fg ) in 17-14 win over Cronulla at Brookvale Oval on 7.6.80 Highest scorer in a premiership season 1995 Matthew Ridge, 257 points (11t x 4 + 106g + 1fg) Highest try scorer in a premiership season 1983 Phil Blake, 27 tries, Steve Menzies, 1994, 22 tries (forwards) Most goals kicked in a premiership season 1994 & 1995 Matthew Ridge, 106 goals Biggest Win 1973 70-7 v Penrith at Penrith Park 29.7.73 Worst Defeat 2005 68-6 v Cronulla at Toyota Park 21.8.05 Highest score in a premiership game 1973 70-7 v Penrith at Penrith Park on 29.7.73 Most consecutive wins 1995 15 – 12.3.95 to 9.7.95 Biggest comeback 2005 Recovered from 26-6 down to win 36-26 v Penrith at Brookvale Oval 29.5.05 RECORDS – ALL GRADES Most games played 1993-2008 Steve Menzies, 370 (349 FG + 5 RG + 16 TG) Most points scored for club 1971-83 Graham Eadie, 2070 (7t x 4 + 71t x 3 + 913g + 3fg) Most tries scored for club 1993-2008 Steve Menzies, 189 tries (180 FG + 4 RG + 5 TG) Most goals scored for club 1971-83 Graham Eadie, 913 goals Highest try scorer in a premiership season 1982 Phil Blake 30 tries (9 FG + 14 RG + 7 TG) Most goals kicked in a premiership season 1994 & 1995 Matthew Ridge 106 goals Record Crowd at Brookvale Oval 1986 27,655 v Parramatta on 31.8.86 Highest Average Home Crowd for a Season 1976 15,931 (11 games at Brookvale Oval) AWARDS

GORDON WILLOUGHBY MEDAL DOUG DALEY MEMORIAL AWARD DOUG DALEY MEMORIAL AWARD Members’ Player of the Year Clubman of the Year Clubman of the Year (continued) 2005 Ben Kennedy 1994 2009 2006 Ben Kennedy 1995 Cliff Lyons 2010 George Rose 2007 & 1996 Des Hasler 2011 Michael Robertson Brett Stewart 1997 Geoff Toovey 2012 2008 Matt Orford 1998 2013 Brett Stewart 2009 Anthony Watmough 1999 Steve Menzies 2014 2010 2000 Warwick Bulmer 2015 Josh Starling 2011 2001 Not Awarded 2016 Brenton Lawrence 2012 Jamie Lyon 2002 Steve Menzies 2017 Jake Trbojevic 2013 Daly Cherry Evans 2003 Chad Randall 2018 Joel Thompson 2014 Brett Stewart 2004 Albert Torrens 2019 Glenn Moore 2015 Brett Stewart 2005 2016 Jake Trbojevic 2006 Chris Hicks LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2017 Jake Trbojevic 2007 Michael Monaghan 2018 Daly Cherry-Evans 2008 Mark Bryant 2008 Kerry Sibraa 2019 Jake Trbojevic WE MADE THE FINALS SERIES - FIRST GRADE/NRL 1951 Grand Final 1976 Minor Premiers, PREMIERS 1997 Minor Premiers, Grand Final 1955 First Semi Final 1977 Minor Preliminary Semi Final 1998 Qualifying Semi Final 1957 Grand Final 1978 PREMIERS 2005 Qualifying Final 1958 First Semi Final 1981 Minor Semi Final 2006 Semi Final 1959 Grand Final 1982 Grand Final 2007 Grand Final 1961 First Semi-Final 1983 Minor Premiers, Grand Final 2008 PREMIERS 1962 Final 1984 Minor Preliminary Semi Final 2009 Qualifying Final 1968 Grand Final 1969 Final 1986 Minor Preliminary Semi Final 2010 Qualifying Final 1970 Grand Final 1987 Minor Premiers, PREMIERS 2011 PREMIERS 1971 Minor Premiers, Final 1988 Minor Preliminary Semi Final 2012 Preliminary Final 1972 Minor Premiers, PREMIERS 1990 Minor Semi Final 2013 Grand Final 1973 Minor Premiers, PREMIERS 1991 Minor Semi Final 2014 Semi Final 1974 Final 1994 Minor Preliminary Semi Final 2017 Qualifying Final 1975 Final 1995 Minor Premiers, Grand Final 2019 Semi FInal 1996 Minor Premiers, PREMIERS

MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 FIRST GRADE PLAYERS 1947 - 2020 No. Player Year FG Games No. Player Year FG Games 1 Max WHITEHEAD 1947 20 81 Ray EBB 1953 2 2 Johnny BLISS 1947 76 82 Vic EMERTON 1953 1 3 Mackie CAMPBELL 1947 6 83 Allan BATTY 1953 25 4 Ern CANNON 1947 1 84 Reg CURRAN 1953 28 5 A J “Bert” COLLINS 1947 16 85 Jim PEEBLES 1953 46 6 Merv GILLMER 1947 21 86 John MAHER 1953 1 7 Harry GREW 1947 13 87 Andrew “Dick” SULLIVAN 1953 2 8 Jim HALL 1947 3 88 Brian CLARKE 1953 1 9 Pat HINES 1947 6 89 Martin JACKSON 1953 40 10 Keith KIRKWOOD 1947 61 90 Roy BARNETT 1953 1 11 Gary MADDRELL 1947 7 91 Roy DYKES 1954 9 12 C “Kelly” MCMAHON 1947 35 92 Kevin FLEMING 1954 15 13 Jim WALSH 1947 17 93 Rees DUNCAN 1954 54 14 Ted DAWES 1947 4 94 Norm BERTRAND 1954 23 15 A “Gus” KELLOCK 1947 23 95 Glenn THORPE 1954 16 16 Gordon WILLOUGHBY 1947 130 96 John CHAPPLE 1954 7 17 Roy BULL 1947 177 97 Kevin DIETT 1954 56 18 Fred BURGE 1947 1 98 Bernie SEYMOUR 1954 45 19 Dick ALLERTON 1947 3 99 Doug DALEY 1955 63 20 Eric BATHGATE 1947 19 100 George LENON 1955 75 21 Arthur DAWES 1947 11 101 Bill LLOYD 1955 87 22 Don MATHESON 1947 20 102 1955 4 23 Charles ROBINSON 1947 20 103 Eric PAGE 1955 9 24 Tom JENSEN 1947 7 104 Peter BURKE 1955 105 25 Rod SMITH 1947 15 105 1955 49 26 Ron BEAUMONT 1947 115 106 Rex MOSSOP 1956 129 27 Jack HUBBARD 1947 116 107 1956 123 28 Eddie ROBINSON 1947 8 108 Erwin NOFFZ 1956 9 29 Ray BLACK 1947 29 109 Terry O’BRIEN 1956 1 30 Robert JONES 1947 2 110 Bill GARVIN 1957 6 31 Ritchie BURKE 1947 10 111 Dennis MEANEY 1957 40 32 Len JOHNSON 1947 46 112 Ray QUINNELL 1957 62 33 Fred BROWN 1948 106 113 Bill DELAMERE 1957 42 34 Brian HORNE 1948 8 114 Norm TWIGHT 1957 6 35 Neil MCDONNELL 1948 19 115 Ron WOODS 1957 24 36 Ron O’CONNELL 1948 11 116 Larry MALONEY 1957 12 37 Geoff TRUEMAN 1948 3 117 Bob LENON 1957 26 38 Basil NEAL 1948 1 118 Graham FROST 1957 5 39 Artie KERLE 1948 4 119 Noel BOLAND 1957 3 40 Keith BEARDSMORE 1948 7 120 Peter DIVERSI 1958 65 41 Steve RAFFO 1948 11 121 Kevin MOSMAN 1958 24 42 Alf BARRETT 1948 20 122 Peter HORNE 1958 2 43 Jim CAMPBELL 1948 5 123 Bruce BARTLETT 1958 3 44 Jack DUNFORD 1948 2 124 Alf MADDEN 1958 18 45 Jack HERBERT 1948 60 125 Bob WRIGHT 1959 1 46 Bill ABBOTT 1948 2 126 Len WADLING 1959 30 47 George HUNTER 1949 126 127 1959 205 48 Len WALTON 1949 8 128 1960 77 49 Jim WEIR 1949 2 129 Barney MCEVOY 1960 60 50 Neville PIERCE 1949 24 130 Terry MCGOVERN 1960 18 51 Darrell SMITH 1949 1 131 Barry O’CONNELL 1960 80 52 Syd FISCHER 1949 6 132 George MULLINS 1960 4 53 Reub HUDSON 1949 5 133 Ted JOHNSON 1960 3 54 Jack FIELDS 1950 11 134 Nick YAKICH 1960 73 55 Perce PRITCHARD 1950 17 135 Bernie CUNEO 1961 35 56 Ron ROWLES 1950 81 136 Kevin NEGUS 1961 11 57 1950 82 137 Jack SINCLAIR 1961 48 58 Phil FLYNN 1950 2 138 Frank STANTON 1961 129 59 Ken ARTHURSON 1950 41 139 Bob THOMSON 1961 28 60 Bob GRIMM 1950 34 140 Fred JONES 1961 241 61 Barry O’BRIEN 1950 7 141 Alan SCOTT 1961 24 62 Warren SIMMONS 1950 37 142 Barry HALL 1962 11 63 Jim SULLIVAN 1950 23 143 Fred NELSON 1962 14 64 Wally O’CONNELL 1951 34 144 Neil BERTOLI 1962 1 65 George KEMPSHALL 1951 13 145 Fred YAKICH 1962 40 66 Jack LUMSDEN 1951 26 146 Tony PASKINS 1963 17 67 Hilton KIDD 1951 1 147 Doug WALKADEN 1963 55 68 John HOBBS 1952 73 148 Ross EVERINGHAM 1963 9 69 Reg MORTON 1952 10 149 Athol PRESTON 1963 12 70 Brian STAUNTON 1952 28 150 John MORGAN 1963 117 71 Dick WINDSHUTTLE 1952 2 151 Pat BYRNE 1963 11 72 Les RYANHART 1952 2 152 Rob CAMERON 1963 87 73 Mervyn MCCANN 1952 6 153 Jock BUTTERFIELD 1964 10 74 Alan WALKER 1952 1 154 Malcolm CONDON 1964 7 75 George HUGO 1952 99 155 Alec TENNANT 1964 112 76 Ted HARDING 1953 1 156 Fred PICKUP 1964 18 77 Jack MCINTOSH 1953 6 157 Gary TOOLE 1964 32 78 Jack PERRIN 1953 18 158 Bill BRADSTREET 1964 111 79 John TENISON 1953 41 159 George SMITH 1964 21 80 Rex BAILEY 1953 14 160 Trevor KILKELLY 1964 5

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22 FIRST GRADE PLAYERS 1947 - 2020 No. Player Year FG Games No. Player Year FG Games 161 Pat KELLY 1964 13 241 Ian BAKER 1976 12 162 David KNOX 1964 24 242 1976 30 163 Ed WHILEY 1964 36 243 Brian WILSON 1976 4 164 Mick SIMMONS 1964 18 244 1976 26 165 Ken DAY 1965 69 245 Peter BYRNE 1976 1 166 Mick VEIVERS 1965 66 246 John GIBBS 1976 87 167 Ian FOYE 1965 3 247 Steve WATTS 1976 1 168 George MCTAGGART 1965 36 248 Peter COOTES 1977 1 169 Peter KELLY 1965 4 249 Robbie PARKER 1977 4 170 John MCDONELL 1965 28 250 Wayne SPRINGALL 1977 43 171 Ken ROMAINE 1965 2 251 Elwyn WALTERS 1977 8 172 Bill HAMILTON 1965 189 252 Simon BOOTH 1977 115 173 Rodney SHEPHERD 1965 1 253 David ADAMS 1977 6 174 Tony ANTUNAC 1965 20 254 Ian THOMSON 1977 113 175 Bob FULTON 1966 213 255 Chris MONTGOMERY 1977 16 176 Peter GALLAGHER 1966 36 256 John GRAY 1978 50 177 Paul GIBSON 1966 13 257 1978 10 178 Mick BRYANT 1967 12 258 Steve KNIGHT 1978 32 179 Les HANIGAN 1967 78 259 Bruce WALKER 1978 95 180 Ron MURRAY 1967 8 260 Mick HEALEY 1978 2 181 Gary COLLINS 1967 7 261 Steve MARTIN 1978 70 182 Derek MORITZ 1967 59 262 Greg CROSS 1978 4 183 Bill DENOON 1968 3 263 Tony ASHWORTH 1978 1 184 Norm POUNDER 1968 86 264 Ed PLANTEN 1978 5 185 Dennis WARD 1968 80 265 1979 204 186 Howard WHITAKER 1968 29 266 Martin MEREDITH 1979 48 187 Barry PEARSON 1968 3 267 Ross WINDSHUTTLE 1979 46 188 Robert HARDIE 1968 5 268 Steve MERRITT 1979 5 189 Adrian ASTORQUIA 1968 3 269 Steve LAWLER 1979 1 190 Roger BILTON 1968 2 270 Steve CRAY 1979 17 191 Mike MCLEAN 1968 8 271 Michael BLAKE 1979 67 192 Danny GOUGH 1969 31 272 Martin BULL 1979 1 193 John MCDONALD 1969 62 273 Greg WILLIAMS 1979 2 194 Allan THOMSON 1969 80 274 1980 75 195 1969 73 275 1980 27 196 1969 35 276 Rick CHISHOLM 1980 30 197 Ian MARTIN 1969 159 277 1980 92 198 Max KRILICH 1970 215 278 Jim SEE 1980 4 199 1970 208 279 Fred TEASDELL 1980 18 200 Lindsay DRAKE 1970 45 280 Mark BROADHURST 1981 44 201 Keith BLACKETT 1970 3 281 1981 85 202 1971 60 282 1981 22 203 1971 14 283 Warren JOWETT 1981 22 204 Mal REILLY 1971 89 284 Stuart DAVIS 1981 97 205 David MCKENZIE 1971 2 285 1982 100 206 Graham EADIE 1971 237 286 Paul MCCABE 1982 69 207 Graham WILLIAMS 1971 17 287 1982 52 208 John O’BRYAN 1971 3 288 Phil CAREY 1982 39 209 Ron SPARKES 1971 2 289 Phil BLAKE 1982 103 210 Ray BRANIGHAN 1972 114 290 1983 65 211 John O’NEILL 1972 51 291 Dave BROWN 1983 27 212 John BARBER 1972 25 292 Noel CLEAL 1983 129 213 Bill CLARE 1972 17 293 Phil SIGSWORTH 1983 34 214 Gary THOROUGHGOOD 1972 71 294 Brett ATKINS 1983 13 215 Alan MADDALENA 1972 14 295 Glenn RYAN 1983 86 216 1972 64 296 Col DREIER 1983 17 217 1972 26 297 Ian SCHUBERT 1983 31 218 1972 50 298 Larry MCMILLAN 1983 19 219 Gary TRAIN 1972 2 299 Mal COCHRANE 1983 115 220 Johnny MAYES 1973 24 300 Matthew LOFT 1983 15 221 Alan THOMPSON 1973 263 301 Wayne HONEYWOOD 1983 2 222 Rod JACKSON 1973 62 302 Michael LENON 1983 2 223 Warren EVANS 1973 5 303 Tony MELROSE 1984 39 224 John PAYNE 1973 1 304 Des HASLER 1984 255 225 Kevin JUNEE 1974 38 305 Ian BARKLEY 1984 26 226 1974 72 306 Steve HEGARTY 1984 24 227 Daryl PIERCE 1974 16 307 Wayne CHISHOLM 1984 2 228 Trevor BAILEY 1974 1 308 1984 106 229 Mick WALLER 1974 14 309 1984 1 230 Laurie FREIER 1975 9 310 Peter CULLUM 1984 35 231 Tom MOONEY 1975 163 311 Neville ELWIN 1985 1 232 Steve SYMONDS 1975 10 312 Marty GURR 1985 48 233 Russel GARTNER 1975 107 313 Richie POULSEN 1985 44 234 Dempsey JOY 1975 13 314 1985 86 235 Bob POOLE 1975 1 315 Darren RODGERS 1985 15 236 John HARVEY 1975 74 316 1985 59 237 Chris RYAN 1975 1 317 Paul NACINOVIC 1985 5 238 Tony BUCHAN 1975 1 318 Steve BATTY 1985 1 239 Col PARKES 1976 22 319 Andy GOODWAY 1985 10 240 Russell HUNTER 1976 7 320 James LEULUAI 1985 7

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No. Player Year FG Games No. Player Year FG Games 321 1985 101 401 Mark CARROLL 1994 88 322 Jeff BUTCHER 1985 1 402 1994 92 323 Owen CUNNINGHAM 1985 235 403 Terry HILL 1994 142 324 Mitchell COX 1986 21 404 Jorgen ROGERS 1994 1 325 1986 47 405 Vilai KELEMETE 1994 2 326 Bill HARDY 1986 14 406 1994 76 327 Steve PREST 1986 5 407 Brett FULTON 1994 2 328 Cliff LYONS 1986 309 408 Greg DONAGHEY 1994 2 329 Steve GEARIN 1986 3 409 Shannon NEVIN 1995 29 330 Glen QUETCHER 1986 5 410 Adam BERTOLI 1995 1 331 1986 33 411 Matt GUBERINA 1995 6 332 Graham FOSTER 1986 1 412 Billy WEEPU 1995 14 333 Paul VINEBERG 1986 1 413 Anthony COLELLA 1995 33 334 Michael BODEN 1986 1 414 Adam NABLE 1995 1 335 Paul BEATH 1986 3 415 1996 50 336 Charlie HAGGETT 1986 25 416 Martin-John KELLY 1996 1 337 Michael O’CONNOR 1987 115 417 1996 77 338 Darrell WILLIAMS 1987 93 418 Jim SERDARIS 1996 80 339 Mark BROKENSHIRE 1987 24 419 1997 54 340 Steve PARK 1987 7 420 Andrew HUNTER 1997 28 341 Jeremy TICEHURST 1987 25 421 Robert JOHNSON 1997 3 342 Greg AUSTIN 1987 15 422 Dragan DURDEVIC 1997 11 343 Kevin WARD 1987 16 423 Danny COSTELLOE 1998 5 344 Ian GATELY 1987 37 424 1998 22 345 Tim DWYER 1987 12 425 Albert TORRENS 1998 147 346 Matt BURKE 1988 28 426 Corey UNDERWOOD 1998 5 347 Don MCKINNON 1988 7 427 Adam PETERS 1998 29 348 Greg GIBSON 1988 7 428 Damien BROWNE 1998 14 349 Joe ROPATI 1988 20 429 Joe TAYLOR 1998 17 350 Geoff TOOVEY 1988 286 430 Jamie BENNETT 1998 2 351 Craig HANCOCK 1989 173 431 Alf DUNCAN 1998 20 352 Simon CHAPPELL 1989 6 432 Jason LUSSICK 1998 3 353 Michael GREENAWAY 1989 6 433 1999 8 354 Glenn BOURNE 1989 31 434 Brendon REEVES 1999 99 355 Hugh WADDELL 1989 12 435 Adam BROWN 1999 16 356 Sean TOWNSEND 1989 25 436 Steven CROUCH 1999 10 357 Bernard DWYER 1989 5 437 Andrew KING 1999 64 358 John JONES 1989 85 438 Andrew FREW 1999 44 359 Darren RILEY 1989 4 439 Adam HAYDEN 1999 19 360 David O’DONNELL 1989 81 440 Wes DOYLE 1999 2 361 1990 57 441 Phil BAILEY 1999 24 362 Matt DUNFORD 1990 81 442 Damian DRISCOLL 1999 16 363 David HOSKING 1990 63 443 Phil ADAMSON 1999 7 364 Tony IRO 1990 70 444 Greg EBRILL 1999 39 365 Frank STOKES 1990 51 445 Jamie GODDARD 2000 50 366 Chris WHITE 1990 45 446 Lenny BECKETT 2001 32 367 Danny RUSSELL 1990 8 447 Robert MILES 2001 42 368 Ian ROBERTS 1990 100 448 Scott PETHYBRIDGE 2001 5 369 David LIDDIARD 1990 34 449 Sam MURPHY 2001 5 370 Matthew RIDGE 1990 122 450 Ben MACDOUGALL 2001 54 371 Michael PECHEY 1990 3 451 Danny LIMA 2001 43 372 Tony MESTROV 1990 17 452 Shayne DUNLEY 2001 87 373 Paul SMITH 1990 8 453 Tony JENSEN 2001 24 374 Grant DOOREY 1990 10 454 Jason KING 2001 239 375 Adrian SHELFORD 1990 11 455 Jason FERRIS 2002 31 376 1991 119 456 Nathan LONG 2002 13 377 David MYERS 1991 4 457 John MALU 2002 2 378 Hami SHELFORD 1991 1 458 Mark SHIPWAY 2002 35 379 Matt NABLE 1991 5 459 David WESTLEY 2002 12 380 1991 24 460 Wade FORRESTER 2002 15 381 Jon GRIEVE 1991 19 461 Brad KELLY 2002 10 382 Craig TEEVAN 1992 2 462 Tasesa LAVEA 2002 5 383 Gene NGAMU 1992 9 463 Grant WOODEN 2002 10 384 Anthony ROGERS 1992 12 464 Luke DORN 2002 37 385 Chris RYAN 1992 26 465 Mal KAUFUSI 2002 19 386 1992 15 466 Chad RANDALL 2002 66 387 Nik KOSEF 1992 158 467 Luke WILLIAMSON 2002 148 388 1992 139 468 Gary WINTER 2002 9 389 David ALEXANDER 1993 30 469 Aaron CANNINGS 2002 29 390 Jack ELSEGOOD 1993 72 470 Anthony WATMOUGH 2002 286 391 Scott FULTON 1993 49 471 Mitch CREARY 2002 15 392 Danny MAMO 1993 1 472 Scott DONALD 2003 68 393 Darren MAROON 1993 1 473 Kevin MCGUINNESS 2003 16 394 John DEVEREUX 1993 15 474 2001 42 395 Jamie OLEJNIK 1993 21 475 Sam HARRIS 2003 59 396 1993 181 476 Alex MOORE 2003 3 397 1993 3 477 Brett STEWART 2003 233 398 Steve MENZIES 1993 349 478 Craig HAYNE 2003 1 399 Richard KAIROUZ 1993 2 479 Glenn STEWART 2003 185 400 Peter CLARKE 1993 1 480 Ian DONNELLY 2004 14

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24 FIRST GRADE PLAYERS 1947 - 2020

No. Player Year FG Games No. Player Year FG Games 481 Daniel HECKENBERG 2004 34 552 Jesse SENE-LEFAO 2013 37 482 Chris HICKS 2004 93 553 Tom SYMONDS 2013 65 483 Nathan HOLLINGSWORTH 2004 11 554 2013 60 484 Michael MONAGHAN 2004 95 555 2013 39 485 Jye MULLANE 2004 11 556 Esi TONGA 2013 1 486 Paul STEPHENSON 2004 43 557 Ligi SAO 2013 21 487 Andrew WALKER 2004 24 558 2013 5 488 Kylie LEULUAI 2004 57 559 Jake TRBOJEVIC 2013 139* 489 Kane CLEAL 2004 14 560 2014 16 490 Nathan TUTT 2004 12 561 Josh STARLING 2014 60 491 Jeff ROBSON 2004 6 562 2014 38 492 Dave WARRY 2004 1 563 Tony SATINI 2014 1 493 Nick BRADLEY-QALILAWA 2004 15 564 Jack LITTLEJOHN 2014 5 494 Nick PATERSON 2004 1 565 2014 11 495 Mark LENNON 2004 1 566 Tyson ANDREWS 2014 4 496 Phil MORWOOD 2004 8 567 Michael CHEE KAM 2014 5 497 Ben KENNEDY 2005 42 568 2015 20 498 Brent KITE 2005 221 569 2015 22 499 2005 20 570 Luke BURGESS 2015 20 500 2005 230 571 Blake LEARY 2015 27 501 Mark BRYANT 2005 93 572 Brayden WILLIAME 2015 23 502 Jim CURTIS 2005 2 573 Tom TRBOJEVIC 2015 96* 503 Ashley ALBERTS 2005 8 574 Lewis BROWN 2016 48 504 Travis BURNS 2005 38 575 Nathan GREEN 2016 9 505 2006 65 576 2016 77 506 Matt ORFORD 2000 109 577 Nate MYLES 2016 29 507 Michael ROBERTSON 2006 150 578 Martin TAUPAU 2016 109* 508 2006 53 579 Dylan WALKER 2016 81* 509 George ROSE 2006 127 580 2016 15 510 Mailangi STYLES 2006 1 581 Siosaia VAVE 2016 23 511 Jamie LYON 2007 224 582 Addin FONUA-BLAKE 2016 97 512 Glenn HALL 2007 65 583 2016 2 513 Matt BALLIN 2007 217 584 Matthew WRIGHT 2016 47 514 Clint HALDEN 2007 6 585 Liam KNIGHT 2016 1 515 Shane NEUMANN 2007 7 586 Brad PARKER 2016 63* 516 Jack AFAMASAGA 2007 14 587 Frank WINTERSTEIN 2016 42 517 Sione FINEFEUIAKI 2007 1 588 Billy BAINBRIDGE 2016 3 518 Jason WELLS 2007 3 589 Blake GREEN 2017 24 519 2007 20 590 Brian KELLY 2017 47 520 2007 46 591 Lloyd PERRETT 2017 31 521 2008 69 592 Curtis SIRONEN 2017 60* 522 David VAEALIKI 2008 2 593 2017 39 523 Heath L’ESTRANGE 2008 43 594 2017 5 524 David WILLIAMS 2008 103 595 Jarrad KENNEDY 2017 2 525 Chris BAILEY 2009 46 596 2017 13 526 Andrew SUNIULA 2009 4 597 2017 33 527 2009 52 598 2017 1 528 Tony WILLIAMS 2009 73 599 Kelepi TANGINOA 2017 16 529 Jared WAEREA-HARGREAVES 2009 6 600 Lachlan CROKER 2018 32* 530 Ben FARRAR 2009 35 601 Joel THOMPSON 2018 60 531 Kieran FORAN 2009 147* 602 Jonathan WRIGHT 2018 1 532 Terence SEUSEU 2010 9 603 Jack GOSIEWSKI 2018 40* 533 2010 38 604 Taniela PASEKA 2018 44* 534 Matthew CROSS 2010 16 605 Moses SULI 2018 50* 535 Joe GALUVAO 2010 78 606 Tom WRIGHT 2018 4 536 2010 128 607 Toafofoa SIPLEY 2018 14* 537 2010 25 608 Manase FAINU 2018 34* 538 2010 22 609 2019 11 539 Michael OLDFIELD 2010 24 610 Brendan ELLIOT 2019 26 540 Daly CHERRY-EVANS 2011 236* 611 Reuben GARRICK 2019 43* 541 Daniel HARRISON 2011 20 612 Corey WADDELL 2019 36 542 Tim ROBINSON 2011 18 613 Morgan BOYLE 2019 23* 543 Jason ANNEAR 2012 0# 614 Abbbas MISKI 2019 6 544 2011 64 615 Cade CUST 2019 17* 545 Nick SKINNER 2012 6 616 Sean KEPPIE 2019 22* 546 Jorge TAUFUA 2012 163* 617 Haumole OLAKAU’ATU 2019 7* 547 2012 7 618 Danny LEVI 2020 20 548 2013 68 619 Tevita FUNA 2020 12* 549 Brenton LAWRENCE 2013 85 620 Albert HOPOATE 2020 5 550 Richard FA’AOSO 2013 18 621 Morgan HARPER 2020 5* 551 David GOWER 2013 12 622 Joshua SCHUSTER 2020 1* 623 Keith TITMUSS 2020 0# Player numbers have been allocated according to the following conventions:

1947: First ever captain was allocated No. 1. The other 12 players from the first ever Manly first grade team were allocated numbers 2 to 13 in alphabetical order. 1947 – 1999: After the first game, Players were allocated the next available number in sequence with the actual game in which they made their debut. If multiple players made their debut in the same game, the numbers have been allocated alphabetically, except that players in the starting 13 have been allocated their number ahead of replacement or interchange players who debuted in the same game. 2000 – 2001: Players who debuted for the in 2000 or 2001 AND played for Manly in 2002 were allocated the next available number in sequence with the actual game in which they made their debut. Players who debuted for the Northern Eagles, but did not play for Manly in 2002 were not allocated a number. Northern Eagles players who rejoined Manly in 2003 or later were allocated a number in the year they rejoined. 2002 – 2019: Players were allocated the next available number in sequence with the actual game in which they made their debut. If multiple players made their debut in the same game, the numbers have been allocated alphabetically except that players in the starting 13 have been allocated their number ahead of replacement or interchange players who debuted in the same game. Source: David Middleton, League Information Services, 15 April 2013. First Grade Games total stated is as at the end of 2020 * Denotes current player continuing in 2020 # First Grade number posthumously awarded MANLY-WARRINGAH RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2020 PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 1972 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 19 def. Roosters 14

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Graham Eadie, Ken Irvine, Ray Branighan, Bob Fulton, Max Brown, Ian Martin, Dennis Ward, Malcolm Reilly, Terry Randall, Allan Thomson, John O’Neill, Freddie Jones (c), Bill Hamilton

Coach: Ron Willey

Sea Eagles 19 (Jones, Branighan tries; Branighan 6 goals; Fulton field goal) Roosters 14 (Ballesty, Mullins tries; McKean 4 goals) Referee: Keith Page Venue Date: 16 September 1972 Crowd: 54,357

1973 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 10 def. Sharks 7

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Graham Eadie, Ken Irvine, Ray Branighan, Bob Fulton, Max Brown, Ian Martin, Johnny Mayes, Malcolm Reilly, Terry Randall, Peter Peters, John O’Neill, Freddie Jones (c), Bill Hamilton Replacement: John Bucknall for Malcolm Reilly, injured

Coach: Ron Willey

Sea Eagles 10 (Fulton 2 tries; Eadie 2 goals) Sharks 7 (Bourke try; Rogers 2 goals) Referee: Keith Page Venue : Sydney Cricket Ground, Date: 15 September 1973 Crowd: 52,044

1976 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 13 def. Eels 10

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Graham Eadie, Tom Mooney, Russel Gartner, Bob Fulton (c), Rod Jackson, Alan Thompson, Gary Stephens, Ian Martin, Phil Lowe, Steve Norton, Terry Randall, Max Krilich, John Harvey Replacements: Gary Thoroughgood for Ian Martin; Mark Willoughby for Phil Lowe Coach: Frank Stanton

Sea Eagles 13 (Lowe try; Eadie 5 goals) Eels 10 (Porter, Gerard tries; Peard 2 goals) Referee: Gary Cook Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground Date: 18 September 1976 Crowd: 57,343

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26 PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 1978 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 16 def. Sharks 0 (GF Replay)

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (1978 Grand Final Replay): Graham Eadie, Tom Mooney, , Russel Gartner, Simon Booth, Alan Thompson, Steve Martin, Ian Martin, Terry Randall, Bruce Walker, John Harvey, Max Krilich (c), Ian Thomson. Replacements: Ray Branighan for Simon Booth; Wayne Springall for Ian Martin. Coach: Frank Stanton

Sea Eagles 16 (Gartner 2, Eadie tries; Eadie 3 goals; field goal) Sharks 0 Referee: Greg Hartley Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground Date: 19 September 1978 Crowd: 33,552

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (1978 Drawn Grand Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (1978 Drawn Grand Final): Final): Sea Eagles 11 (Mooney try; Eadie 4 goals) Graham Eadie, Tom Mooney, Stephen Knight, Sharks 11 (Edmonds try; Rogers 4 goals) Russel Gartner, Simon Booth, Alan Thompson, Referee: Greg Hartley Steve Martin, Ian Martin, Terry Randall, Bruce Walker, Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground John Harvey, Max Krilich (c), Ian Thomson. Date: 16 September 1978 Coach: Frank Stanton Crowd: 51,510 1987 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 18 def. Raiders 8

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Dale Shearer, David Ronson, Darrell Williams, Michael O’Connor, Stuart Davis, Cliff Lyons,Des Hasler, Paul Vautin (c), Noel Cleal, Ron Gibbs, Kevin Ward, Mal Cochrane, Phil Daley Replacements: Mark Pocock for Noel Cleal; Paul Shaw for Ron Gibbs (head bin twice) Coach: Bob Fulton

Sea Eagles 18 (O’Connor, Lyons tries; O’Connor 5 goals) Raiders 8 (O’Sullivan try; Meninga, Belcher goals) Referee: Mick Stone Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground Date: 27 September 1987 Crowd: 50,201

1996 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 20 def. Dragons 8

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Matthew Ridge, Danny Moore, Craig Innes, Terry Hill, John Hopoate, Nik Kosef, Geoff Toovey (c), David Gillespie, Jim Serdaris, Mark Carroll, Steve Menzies, Daniel Gartner, Owen Cunningham Interchange: Cliff Lyons, Neil Tierney, Craig Hancock, Des Hasler Coach: Bob Fulton

Sea Eagles - 20 (Innes, Menzies, Moore tries; Ridge 3, Innes goals) Dragons - 8 (Zisti try; Bartrim 2 goals) Referee: David Manson Venue: Date: 29 September 1996 Crowd: 40,985

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2008 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 40 def. Storm 0

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Steven Bell, Steve Matai, David Williams, Jamie Lyon, Matt Orford (c), Brent Kite, Matt Ballin, Josh Perry, Anthony Watmough, Glenn Hall, Glenn Stewart Interchange: Heath L’Estrange, Mark Bryant, Jason King, Steve Menzies Coach: Des Hasler

Sea Eagles 40 (Robertson 3, Ballin, Williams, Kite, Menzies, Bell tries; Matai 2, Lyon 2 goals) Storm 0 Referee: Tony Archer Venue and ANZ Stadium, Date: 5 October 2008 Crowd: 80,388

2011 - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 24 def. Warriors 10

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, William Hopoate, Keiran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Joe Galuvao, Matt Ballin, Brent Kite, Anthony Watmough, Tony Williams, Glenn Stewart Interchange: Shane Rodney, Jamie Buhrer, Vic Mauro, George Rose Coach: Des Hasler

Sea Eagles - 24 (B. Stewart, Cherry-Evans, G. Stewart, Lyon tries; Lyon 3, Robertson goals) Warriors - 10 (Vatuvei, Taylor tries; Maloney goal) Referees: Tony Archer,

Venue and ANZ Stadium, Date: 2 October 2011 Crowd: 81,988

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28 HISTORY 1947 - 2020

Colours: Maroon and White Emblem: Sea Eagle Entered Premiership: 1947 Home Ground: Brookvale Oval First Match: 12 April 1947 vs Wests at Brookvale Oval. Lost 15 – 13. First Team: A ‘Bert’ Collins, Jim Walsh, C ‘Kelly’ McMahon, Mackie Campbell, Johnny Bliss, Merv Gillmer, Gary Maddrell, Jim Hall, Keith Kirkwood, Max Whitehead (c), Pat Hines, Ern Cannon, Harry Grew.

First Try Scorer: K ‘Meggsy’ Kirkwood, vs Wests, 12 April 1947 at Brookvale Oval. First Win: 31 May 1947 vs Parramatta at Brookvale Oval. Won 15 – 7. First Grade Coaches: Harold Johnson (1947), Ray Stehr (1947-48), George Mullins (1949), Wally O’Connell (1950-52), Roy Bull (1953), (1954), Pat Devery (1955-56), Ken Arthurson (1957-1961), Ron Willey (1962), Tony Paskins (1963), Russ Pepperell (1964-65), Wally O’Connell (1966-67), George Hunter (1968-69), Ron Willey (1970-74), Frank Stanton (1975-79), Allan Thomson (1980), Ray Ritchie (1981-82), Bob Fulton (1983-88), Alan Thompson (1989), (1990-92), Bob Fulton (1993-99), (1999-2003), Des Hasler (2004-2011), Geoff Toovey (2012-2015), (2016-2018), Des Hasler (2019-).

First Grade Captains: M. Whitehead (1947), R. O’Connell (1948), G. Hunter (1949), K. Schubert (1950), W. O’Connell (1951-52), R. Bull (1953), R. Duncan (1954), R. Bull (1955-56), G. Hunter (1957), R. Willey (1958-60), R. Mossop (1961), R. Willey (1962), A. Paskins (1963), B. O’Connell (1964), F. Stanton (1965), K. Day (1966-67), R. Fulton (1968-69), J. McDonald (1970), F. Jones (1971-73), R. Fulton (1974-76), R. Branighan (1977), M. Krilich (1978-79), G. Eadie (1980), M. Krilich (1981-82), A. Thompson (1983-84), P. Vautin (1985), N. Cleal (1986), P. Vautin (1987-89), M. O’Connor (1990-92), G. Toovey (1993-2001), S. Menzies (2002-04), M. Monaghan (2005), B. Kennedy (2006), M. Orford (2007-09), J. Lyon and J. King (2010-14), J. Lyon (2015-2016), Daly Cherry-Evans (2017-).

NB: Multiple Captains used in some years – player with most appearances as captain in a given year is listed above. Football Club W. Seymour (1947-1949), C. White (1950-56), C. Bowyer (1957-59), J. Cameron (1960-1977), E.R. Bull (1978-1987), G. Willoughby (1988-1992), Chairmen E. Noffz (1993), R. Hudson (1994-98), E. Whiley (1999-2000), M. Krilich (2001), G. Bellew (2002), P. Vautin (2003), J. Cross (2003-04), K. Sibraa AO (2004-06), B. Reilly (2007-2013), B. Stevenson (2014-2016), D. Williams (2016), C. Lyons (2016 - ).

Club Secretaries, J. Munro (1947-1962), K. Arthurson AM (1963-1983), J. Tenison (1984), CEOs & COOs: D. Daley (1985-1992), F. Stanton (1993-2000), I. Thomson (2001-03), P. Cummings (2003-05), P. Wilson (2005-06), G. Mayer (2006-09), G. Lowe (2009-2011), D. Perry (2011-14), J. Kelly (2014 - 2016), T. Cleary (2017), L. Gorman (2017-2019), S. Humphreys (2019-).

Sea Eagles Chairmen: J. Cross (2004-07), S. Penn (2008 - ).

Club Major Sponsors: Pioneer Stereo (1976-82), Wormald (1983-88), ADT- American Data Telecommunications (1989), P & O (1990-92), Pepsi Cola Bottlers (1993-97), FAI (1998-99), Delmege Commercial (2002-08), Quantum Eco Hot Water (2009-2010), Kaspersky Lab (2011- 2015), CocoJoy (2016), URM (2017-)

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Leonie Abberfield Denis Booth Reg Corney Brian Drew Andrew Garvie Lynne Adams Stuart Booty Corey Costelloe Peter Driscoll Antonio Gelonesi Fay Akers Joe Boulous Peter Couloumbis Kaylene Duce Kevin Gibbons Kerry Albert David Boutros William Cownie Nick Duggan Andrew Gibson Shane Allen Russell Bowker Nigel Cox Barry Duncan Matt Gilham Emanuel Amiradakis Tony Boyadjian Stephen Creswell Graham Eadie John Gillespie Roger Amos Mathew Brachmanis Blake Croawell Mike Eden Simon Gillett Luke Andersen David Bradley David Croawell Graham Edwards Leanne Giunta Albert Anderson Melissa Bradley Barry Cross* Brett Eisenhauer Peter Goodenough Margaret Anthony Bill Bradstreet Greg Crouch Margaret Eley Paul Goodsell Ellise Aquilina Phil Brannigan Cody Cruickshank Scott Ellis Andrew Goodyear Ken Arthurson AM Shawn Branscombe Stephen Cullen Cameron Elwin Andrew Grant Grant Asmus Tony Brasier Lachlan Cumming Mario Esposito Frederick Grant Phill Attel Lorraine Brinnand Geoff Cummings Brian Evans Scott Grant Lindsay Augustus OAM Ron Brinnand Paul Cummings Shane Evans Steven Greaves Michael Bacales Andrew Broad Owen Cunningham Cameron Faico John Green Trevor Bailey Alex Brown Graeme Cunynghame Lachlan Fairall Eliot Greenwood Mark Baker David Brown Jim Curran Dave Falle Andrew Guy Michael Ball Jason Brown Gregory John Currey Geoff Farr Charlie Haggett Matthew Ballin Ken Brown Belinda Curtin Nathan Farr Ben Hallett Brett Bannerman Mark Bryant Anthony Curulli John Farrant Paul Halliday Adam Bannon Raymond Bryant Chris Curulli Wally Fedczyna Vicki Halmarick Peter Bantzikas Gavin Bubb Franco Curulli Bruce Felsch Charlie Hamilton Rod Barber Bernard Buko Jonathan Curulli Peter Feros Kerryn Hamilton Michael Barbour Warwick Bulmer Lisa Curulli Geoffrey Ferris Andrew Hankin Daniel Barry Peter Burckhardt Mirabelle Curulli Robert Field Anthony Hanson Helen Barry Murray Burdett Nick Curulli Darren Fielding Mark Hanson John Barry Peter Burke Ross Curulli Michael Fields Joshua Hardie John Barry Anthony John Burns Richard Curzon Ray Fien Christopher Harding Russell Barry Christine Burns Adam Cuthbertson James Fife David Harding Scott Barsi James Burns* Alf Czharn Matthew Finch Iain Harding Donna Bartho-Jones Marjorie Burns Marcia Dale Gabriella Finkelsen Nicholaus Harding Jack Bartlett Patrick James Burns Silvio Dalle-Nogare John Finkelsen David Hardwick Frank Bartulovich Paul Burton Darrell Dalton Maria Finkelsen David Harris Jeff Bassett Brendin Bush Peter Darley Saskia Finkelsen Justin Harris Wayne Bastow Jeffrey Butcher Ronnie Davis Zorin Finkelsen Allan Harrison Gary Bate Mathew Butterworth Greg Day Doug Finlay Dallas Harrison Camron Batty Paul Buttsworth Brendon De Witts Craig Fisher Cameron Harris-Walker Joanne Batty Matt Caldersmith Jayden De Witts Debra Fitzgerald Michael Harris-Walker Mitchel Batty Leanne Callaghan Trent De Witts Gregory Fitzpatrick Sharon Hartnell Nathan Batty Roger Cameron Philip Dean Hedley Flakus Eric Hasapis Peter Batty Jason Campbell Spencer Dean Moya Fleming Des Hasler Lou Batzogiannis Terry Carson Sue Della Bianca John Flynn David Hastie Michael Beach David Case Samantha Delmege Adam Fookes Lynn Hastie Mark Beard Lola Case Mary Delves Mark Fookes Theo Hatsis Marc Beardmore Leigh Chaplin Gary Dennison Paul Ford George Hatzigeorgiou John Beaumont Nick Chubb Jamie Devine Sean Fox Adrian Hawes Nicholas Bedford Jason Clark Brett Devlin Rebecca Frankel Declan Hawes Jim Benakis Lyndon Clarke Cynthia Di Pietro Paul Franklin David Hawkins Robyn Bennett-Jones Mark Cleaver Eddy Di Stasio Beryl Fraser Paul Hawkins Brian Benson Malcolm Cochrane Justin Dickings Kaye Frayne William Hay Albert Bertoldi Deb Coghlan Ross Dillon Julie Freeth Jean Hay Am George Best Colette Cohen Gavin Dinsdale Dave Freriechs David Hay MBE Jason Best Bernie Coleman Peter Dixon Frank Frezza Clint Hayward Kate Bevan David Coman Michael Dockery Alan Frost David Heath Aaron Biega Nathan Comans Nerryl Doney James Fry Peter Heaton Russ Billingham Andrew Condon Stefan Dorn Brett Fulton Damien Heffernan Brendan Bishop Paul Contessa Anne Doubleday Bob Fulton AM John Henderson Timothy Bleakley Martin Cooksley Joel Dowden James Gagen Jeffrey Heness Jeffrey Bliss Michael Coombs John Downie Brett Gallagher Wayne Hennessy Neil Boden Chad Cooper Nic Dracakis Gary Gant Nicholas Herzig Scott Bone Peter Corcoran Paul Dracakis OAM Bruno Garreffa Daniel Hewes

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Neil Hickey Denzil Joyce Hayden Lewis Glenn McKnight Tim Oliver Dorothy Higgs Robyn Jurd Stephen Lewis Bruce McNamara Gary O’Loughlin Desmond Highfield Barbara Kable John Lienesch Angus Mcpherson James Orvad Kevin Hill Philip Kable Darren Livesey Ian McPherson Annette Osbourne Tania Hill Robert Kable Grant Lloyd Debra McShane Michelle Osbourne Diana Hillery Rebecca Kaltoum Darryl Lohman Richard Menhinick James O’Sullivan Stephen Hillery Tass Kambouris Xander Longo Steve Menzies Donald Oxley Gregory Hinves Paul Karvelis Angela Loom Martin Meredith Margaret Oxley Louise Hislop Clayton Kasmar Michael Loom William Meriton Andrew Page Troy Hobby Deb Kasmar Vincente Lopez Anthony Mete John Palffy Clare Hodgson Ella Kasmar Joshua Louder Bob Meyer John Panazzolo Kim Holland Noah Kasmar Geoffrey Lowe Stuart Middleton Costa Papadakis Stuart Holland Steven Keirnan Richard William Lucas David Millar David Parker Charlie Holmes Steven Kelly Stephen Lucas Robert Miller Graham Parker Ronald Holmes Helen Kemper Kevin Luckman Stephen Miller Paul Parlato Wayne Honeywood Karel Kemper Judy Lynch Ralph Mills John Paul Malcolm Hopkins Thomas Keneally AO Jamie Lyon Jenny Milne Anthony Peake Bradley Hopkinson Carolyn Kennedy Cliff Lyons Emil Milostic Diana Pedley Darrell Horn David Kenney Karen Lyons Nick Minchin Ian Pedley Kate Horsley Michael Keogh Kody Clifford Lyons Philip Minifie Kirk Pengilly David Hosking Wal Keppie Mathew Lyons Brian Mitchell Heather Penn Yvonne Hoskins Adrian Kerr Owen Clifford P Lyons Kylie Mitchell Mark Penn Richard Hoskins AM Michael Kerr Shane Lyons Sue Mitchell Richard Penn Graham Houston Mathew Keshishian Colin Macaulay Adrian Mittiga Scott Penn Brian Howden Steven Khatchadourian Justyn Mackenzie Sarah-Jane Mooney Peter Peters Greg Howell Anthony Khoury Aaron Macleod Joanne Moriarty Stephen Philip Adam Hudson Joe Khoury Simon Magdulski Cameron Morley Chris Pike Bernard Hudson Peter Kidd Maria Maire Tony Morrison Steven Pitt Bennett Humphries Amanda King Brendan Mallard David Mulligan Ed Planten Wayne Hunt Jason King Bruce Malpass David Mullins Matthew Planten Philip Hurditch Ryan King Bryan Malpass Scott Munro Andrew Plumley Greig Hutton Ross Kingsley Jessica Malpass Kieran Murphy Stephen Poll Robert Hutton Jack Kirby Ken Malpass Stuart Murphy Matthew Pollard Joseph Im Maeve Kirby Damian Mamone Andrew Murray Benjamin Pope Jeames Ingram Rebecca Kirby Rick Manias Glenn Murray Phillip Porter Tanner Ingram Bernard Kirkman William Mansell AM Kevin Murray Andrew Poulos Tim Inman Ward Kirshaw Freddy Markezic Margaret Murray Craig Poulton Clifford Ireland Brent Kite Jordan Markezic Rory Muscat Brad Prestidge Ross Irwin Tim Kite Monique Markezic Wadih Nakhle Tanya Preston Jason Isherwood Leonard Klumpp Brian Marov Keith Napper Brian Prior Libby Ivory Hendrik Koopman Nick Marov Luke Napper Andrew Pritchard Beth Jackson Max Krilich Ian Martin Antonio Nastasi Alan Puckeridge Graham Jackson Lee Kroschel Peter Martin Michael Neuss Rod Quinn Graham Jackson Chris Kuszelyk Ray Martin Arthur Neville Terry Randall Bronwyn Jacobs Barry Lacey Zane Martin Aaron Newman Jonathon Rawson Gail Jacobs Dan Lack Ray Marvin Harry Newman Mario Recuero Steve Jaksich Dennis Ladd Raymond Mason David Newton Bob Reilly Ross Langbein Michael McBride Tod Mitchell Nicholson Chris Reilly Steve James Richard Latham Michael McCanespie Pamela Noble Debbie Reilly Peter Janovsky Harold Lauer Trent McCann Mark Norman Ellen Reilly Levon Janoyan Shane Layburn Lynne McCarthy Richard Northey Bruce Reynolds Ian Jarratt Dan Leavy Geoffrey McCaw William Nyburg Carole Reynolds Anne Jex Brian Leckey Ben McEwan Wayne O’Donnell Kevin Reynolds Peter Jex Graeme Leckey Peter Mcfarlane David O’Donnell Charles Campbell Rich Anthony Johnson Simon Leicht Julie Mcgaw Peter O’Donnell Brian Riddle Craig Johnson Michael Lennon Kieran Mcgeever Tony O’Donnell Adam Ridley Christopher Jones Cherie Lenon Michael McGowan David Oehlers Kristal Rix Christopher Jones Robert Lenton Andrew Mcgrath John Oehlers Wayne Rix Fred Jones Shirley Lenton Steve McGrath Linda Oehlers Chris Roberts Greg Jones Chris Leslie Craig Mcguire Vahe Ohannessian Michael Roberts Liam Jones Greg Levenston Ian (Tosh) McIntosh David O’Keeffe Cameron Robertson Julie Jordan Greg Lewis John Mcintosh Rodney Oliver Jamie Robertson

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Yoko Robertson Jeff Simpson Craig Swan Greg Walton Mark Robinson Robyne Simpson Colin Sykes Noel Warren Richard Robinson Tracy Simpson John Sykes Collin Wasson Peter Rogers Neil Singh Helen Szabados James Waterhouse Tony Romeo Brian Smith Domenic Tacca Anthony Watmough Robert Ronald Brian Smith Victor Tapatas Jody Watsford Alex Ross Bruce Smith Dawn Tarrant John Watson Jill Ross Christine Smith Anthony Taylor Peter Waugh Matt Rowan Darrin Smith Brett Thomas Peter Webb Mark Royston David Smith Jeff Thomas Rex Weekes Ron Rushton Ernest Smith Alan Thompson Greg Weir Andrew Russell John Smith Martin Thompson Peter West Dean Russell Kevin Smith Wayne Thompson Matthew Westren David Eagle Rutherford Norm Smith Ian Thomson Eddie Whiley Christian Ryan Rod Smith Brian Thorburn Christopher Whitehead Craig Ryan Ross Smith Garry Thoroughgood Lloyd Whitehead Jeffrey Ryan Steven Smith Mathew Thurtell Gary Whittaker Michael Ryan Wayne Smith Ava Tilyard Paul Whitton Cameron Saba Robert Snoch Harrison Tilyard Scotty Wilcox Robert Saba Steve Snow Jeffrey Ting Johnny Wilkinson Ernest Sacco Ken Snowdon Antony Tomasic Adrian Williams Geoffrey Sallis Brian Sookias David Tonkin Brian Williams Glenda Salmond Jerina Spadina Geoff Toovey Colin Williams Vince Santarosa Wayne Speck Kevin Toovey Curtis Williams Steve Sapsford Peter Spence John Torrens Peter Williams Rod Saville Stuart Spencer Craig Touw Mark Willoughby Linda Sawyer Les Spiteri Linda Touw Russell Willoughby Robert Schofield Peter Spray Scott Townsend Brett Wilson Luke Scifleet John Stack Matthew Tozer Clive Wilson Leonie Scott Sharon Stanford Mark Tramby Peter Wilson Richard Scott Aleksandar Stanojlovic Tyene Trienen Tim Wilson Anthony Segreto Nada Stanojlovic Tony Tsiamis Stuart Windsor-Murray Gavin Seto Frank Stanton Christopher Tydd Andrew Wishart John Shallcross Theresa Stennett John Tyrrell Anthone Withers Kara Shead Keith Sterland Conan Uphill Rodney Wivell Claudia Shead-Turner Pamela Stevens Oscar Uphill Graham Woods Andrew Shearer Robert Stevens Jim Vassiliou Andrew Wright James Shearer Terry Stevens Vass Vassiliou Lynne Wright David Sheehan Bob Stevenson Paul Vautin Mark Wright Maureen Sheehan Jaime Stevenson Frank Vecchio Tony Wright Aaron Shepherd Sam Stevenson Kevin Vella Stuart Wye Lynette Shields Brett Stewart Adam Vernon Paul Wyllie Grant Sibraa Keith Stewart Joseph Vescio Grant Young Julie Sibraa Ralph Stretton Maria Vescio John Zaccagnini Nicholas Sibraa David Stuart Trifun Vusovic Matt Zillman Kerry Sibraa AO Max Suckling Tanner Wade Maria Silva David Sullivan Cathy Wagner John Silvestri Brenden Summers Gary Wallace Chloe Simpson Mary Summers Sam Wallman Clair Simpson Peter Summers Steven Walsh

* Denotes a member who has passed away during the year.

We mourn each and every Football Club member who passes away. We often don’t hear of the passing of one of our members until sometime later – for example when we send an email or mail correspondence. If we have omitted to note any member who has passed away it is not intentional. We pass on our condolences to the family and friends of any football club member who has passed away in 2020.

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WARREN SIMMONS (1930 – 2020) – PLAYER # 62

Warren Simmons was a local junior and member of the Sea Eagles’ first grand final team in 1951. Warren played in the centres, and ran out for 37 first grade games for the Sea Eagles between 1950-1954. Warren’s career was inextricably linked to that of Manly great Ken Arthurson. They both played in the Manly-Warringah District Junior Rugby League. They played against each other – Warren Simmons for Christian Brothers and Ken for Freshwater Surf Club. They also played President’s Cup together. Warren was a loyal MWRLFC member up until a couple of years before his death.

HUGH WADDELL (1958 – 2019) – PLAYER # 355

Hugh Waddell was a Scottish Rugby League player who came to Australia in 1989 and played one season for the Sea Eagles as a prop. He played 12 first grade games for the Club. After leaving Manly he went back to the UK and played for the Rhinos, the and Wakefiled Trinity, just to name a few. He represented Great Britain, and Scotland.

JAMES (JIM) WEIR (1927 - 2020) - PLAYER NUMBER # 49 Jim Weir debuted for the Sea Eagles in 1949. He played two first grade games for the Sea Eagles in the front row.

JAMES LESLIE BURNS (JIM) (1930 - 2020) - MEMBER # 179 Jim was a foundation member of the Club, and attended games with his brother, the late Harry Burns, who was also a member and very involved in coaching with the Club. Jim’s wife, Marjorie, and later their two young sons also joined the Club and have remained loyal members. Since then, they have rarely missed a game at Brookie, having seen all the Grand Final wins and losses. The family are well known to various stalwarts of the club, always stopping to talk to anyone who had anything to do with the Sea Eagles, be they staff or players. Those surrounding Jim in his regular seat in the Jane Try stand will miss him at future games, but he will be remembered.

BARRY CROSS (1933-2020) - MEMBER # 351 Barry Cross was a highly respected rugby league referee. In 1957 Barry joined the Manly Warringah Referees Association which led to a long and distinguished career as a match official on many levels. His work led to him being awarded Manly Warringah Referees Association Life Membership in 1968 and then to also be awarded Life Membership with Honours in 1978. He is a life member of the NSW Referees Association. Barry’s role as a referee saw him officiate games in Junior League, Reserve Grade, First Grade, City vs Country, Interstate and International Test matches and was a touch judge in the 1978 Grand FInal between Manly and Cronulla.

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34 KEITH TITMUSS (2000-2020) - PLAYER # 623

Keith Titmuss was a talented and popular young prop forward with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

Keith played for the Sea Eagles’ junior teams before graduating to the club’s National Rugby League (NRL) squad. He scored the Sea Eagles’ winning try in the National Youth Competition (NYC) Grand Final in 2017. He also won the club’s players’ player award in last year’s .

The condolences of the MWRLFC Board and all our members are extended to Keith’s family and many friends.

RIP Keith.

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