Newtown Jets Best Players of All Time

John Rizzo

The Newtown Jets are an iconic Australian rugby league football club that has been playing in the NSW Cup competition since the mid 1980’s. Established in 1908 they were one of the founding teams of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, the predecessor of the current NRL.

Based in the inner west suburb of Newtown in Sydney, the Jets are renowned for their passionate fan base and dedicated team culture. The team colours of blue and white are a constant reminder of the team’s long standing heritage. The Jets home ground is Henson Park, which has served as the centre of their operations for many decades.

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1. Brian Moore

Brian Moore was a legendary Australian centre forward who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his time with Macquarie United and Newtown Jets.

Moore was a prolific goalscorer and was honoured with the Australian national team captaincy in 1973. Moore retired from football in the early 1980s and later worked as a television commentator.

Moore died at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer. His funeral was attended by numerous footballing figures, including his former Macquarie United teammate and current Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.

Moore is considered one of the all-time great Australian footballers. Brian Moore was a prominent Australian rules footballer who played for Newtown in the Sydney metropolitan area. Moore was a prolific goal kicker and represented New South Wales on three occasions.

Moore retired in 1970 and went on to coach at Newtown. Moore is most famous for his innovations with the goal kicking technique and is often credited with helping to change the way the game is played. 

Moore is a highly respected figure in Australian rules football and is often cited as one of the game's greats.

Moore currently resides in Sydney and is involved in a number of charity work. Moore is a true Australian rules football legend and is still highly influential in the sport today. 

Moore is a true icon of the game and will always be remembered for his achievements. Moore is one of the most respected and celebrated players in Australian rules football history.

2. Tony Brown

Tony Brown was born in 1936 in Sydney, Australia. Brown represented Australia in rugby union and played for the Wallabies from 1958 to 1969. He is also a noted rugby league player, having played for the Balmain Tigers and the St.

George Dragons in the Australian National Rugby League. Brown was inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2006. Brown died in April 2022 at the age of 86. Brown was a five-eighth who played rugby union and rugby league.

He was inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2006. Brown was known for his speed and ball-handling skills. Brown was a prolific scorer, with over 1,000 points in both rugby union and rugby league.

3. Harry Hamill

Harry Hamill was born in 1879 in Redfern, New South Wales. He died in 1947 in Woollahra, New South Wales. Harry Hamill was a prominent Australian rules footballer and cricket player.

He played for the Swans and the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Hamill also played first-class cricket for New South Wales. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1976.

Harry Hamill was a champion of the underdog and an advocate for social justice. He was a pioneering Australian rules footballer and one of the first Aboriginal players in the VFL. Harry Hamill is a highly respected figure in Australian football and in the Aboriginal community.

Harry Hamill was born on February 22, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Hamill began playing basketball at a young age, and eventually moved on to playing football and baseball. 

He attended Stanford University, where he played for the Stanford Cardinal basketball team. Hamill was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1961 NBA Draft.

He played for the Celtics for eleven seasons, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1974 NBA Draft. Hamill played for the 76ers for six seasons, before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in the 1981 NBA Draft. 

He played for the Warriors for twelve seasons, before retiring in 1988. Hamill has since become a successful actor, appearing in films like The Terminator and Apollo 13. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.

4. Arthur Folwell

Arthur Folwell was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played for Newtown, and was a hooker. Folwell won a cap for England while playing for Newtown in 1938 against Wales.

Folwell moved to Australia in the 1950s, and played for Empire Bay in the New South Wales Rugby League. He died in 1966 aged 62. Folwell was inducted into the Newtown Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2009. Folwell is the father of Australian professional rugby league footballer, Arthur Folwell Jr.

Folwell's grandson, Arthur Folwell III, also played rugby league for Newtown and the Sydney Roosters. 

Folwell is one of only three Newtown players to have won a premiership with the club (the other two being Clive Churchill and Arthur Beetson). Folwell is also one of only two Newtown players to have represented Australia.

Folwell was a hard-working and combative player who was known for his strong defence.

5. Dick Poole

Dick Poole

Dick Poole was born in 1930 in New South Wales, Australia. Dick started playing rugby league at Newtown in 1950 and went on to play for Western Suburbs for six seasons.

In 1958, Dick was selected to play for New South Wales and went on to play thirteen matches for the state. Dick also represented Australia on fourteen occasions and played in three Test matches.

Dick retired from rugby league in 1968 and moved to Queensland. Dick passed away in November of 2010 at the age of 92. Dick was a hard-working and consistent rugby league player and was a key part of the Newtown and Western Suburbs teams.

Dick is remembered fondly by those that knew him and his rugby league career will always be remembered. Dick Poole coached the Australian representative side during the 1957 World Cup. Poole was a highly successful coach, leading the Newtown club to three successive premierships from 1955 to 1957.

He is best known for his work with the Australian national side, where he led them to the 1957 World Cup. Poole passed away in 1988, but his legacy lives on as one of the most successful coaches in Australian Football history.

6. Noel Mulligan

Noel Mulligan was a lock for the Sydney Roosters from 1951 to 1959. He won two premierships with the Roosters in 1954 and 1955. Mulligan played in the 1958, 1960 and 1964 grand finals for the Roosters.

He also played for the Balmain Tigers, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St George Dragons and Newcastle Knights. Mulligan had a long career in the NSWRL and played in 308 games. He was inducted into the Sydney Roosters Hall of Fame in 1992.

Mulligan died of a heart attack at the age of 73 in 2000. He is remembered as a tough and uncompromising player who was a key member of the Roosters dynasty. Noel Mulligan is a Sydney Roosters legend. Noel Mulligan was a key player for the Australian national team in the 1940s and 1950s.

He was a prolific scorer for the Newtown Rugby Club and represented New South Wales on multiple occasions. Mulligan also played for NSW City and Country and represented Australia in two Test matches. After his playing days were over, Mulligan served as the club's executive officer for many years.

He was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Mulligan died in 2014 at the age of 92. He is remembered as one of Australia's all-time greats and a gentleman of the game. Noel Mulligan was born in Bowral, New South Wales, on October 15, 1924.

He passed away on August 9, 2014, at the age of 92.

7. Joe Murray

Joe Murray was a lock, second-row in the New South Wales rugby team that played in the first ever rugby international in 1905 against New Zealand. He played club rugby for Newtown and represented New South Wales twice, in 1911 and 1912.

In 1913 he enlisted in the Australian Army and served in World War I, becoming a captain. After the war he resumed his rugby career with Newtown, and also played for the New South Wales Country team. In 1938 he was made an honorary life member of the Newtown Rugby Club.

He died in Camperdown in 1944 aged 56-57. Joe Murray was a player with Newtown and North Sydney in the 1908-14 period. He played in representative matches for New South Wales in 1912-13. Joe Murray was a strong, hard-working player who was a mainstay of Newtown's defence for many years.

After retiring from playing, Joe Murray became a coach. He had a significant impact on the careers of many players, including his son, Wayne. Joe Murray was a great support to his wife and family throughout his life. 

Joe Murray passed away in 2014 at the age of 96. Joe Murray was a great ambassador for Newtown and North Sydney football clubs, and he will be deeply missed. Joe Murray is a true Australian football legend.

8. Lionel Williamson

Lionel Williamson was born in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia on 8 April 1944. He played for Halifax in the 1964–65 season. Williamson was a three-quarter back.

He scored nine tries in his sixteen appearances for Halifax. Williamson later played for the Brisbane Bears and the Sydney Bears. He retired from professional football in 1984.

Lionel Williamson later became a coach. He was head coach of the Queensland State of Origin team in the 1990s. Lionel Williamson is currently the head coach of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.

Lionel Williamson was a professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the Australian Football League (AFL). Lionel Williamson played 112 games for the North Queensland Cowboys between 1969 and 1974, averaging 41 disposals and 0.0 goals per game.

Lionel Williamson represented Australia in international competition on a number of occasions, including at the 1971 World Cup. 

Lionel Williamson retired from professional football in 1974, having played his final game for the North Queensland Cowboys. Lionel Williamson is currently the general manager of the North Queensland Cowboys.

Lionel Williamson was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Lionel Williamson was born in Innisfail in Queensland in 1956. Lionel Williamson is married and has two children. 

Lionel Williamson is a self-proclaimed "footballing nomad", having played in a number of different countries over the course of his career.

9. Keith Ellis

Keith Ellis

Keith Ellis was born in 1905 in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. Ellis played first-class cricket for New South Wales and South Australia. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.

Ellis made his first-class debut for New South Wales against Queensland in 1928. Ellis scored 102 runs in the match, which was his only first-class score. Ellis made his first-class debut for South Australia against Victoria in 1930.

He scored 104 runs in the match, which was his only first-class score for South Australia. Ellis made his final first-class appearance for New South Wales against Queensland in 1936. Ellis scored 47 runs in the match, which was his only first-class score for New South Wales.

Keith Ellis was born in 1925 in Newtown, Sydney. He played for Newtown from 1925-35 and represented NSW City in 1928. 

Ellis was a five-eighth and is best known for his time at Newtown, where he was a key member of the club's premiership-winning side in 1935. Ellis later played for Sydney University and Newtown in the NSWRL competition.

Ellis retired from playing in the late 1950s and went on to have a long and successful coaching career. Ellis was named Newtown's greatest ever player in a poll conducted by the club’s supporters group in 2006. 

Ellis was inducted into the Newtown Football Club Hall of Fame in 2006. Ellis represented New South Wales at interstate level on a number of occasions, including four appearances for the Australia national rugby league team.

Ellis is a life member of the Newtown Football Club and Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.

10. Graeme O'Grady

Graeme O

Graeme O'Grady is an Australian rugby union player who played as a five-eighth. O'Grady played club rugby for the Randwick Rugby Club, before being selected for the Wallabies in 1974.

O'Grady played in three consecutive Rugby World Cups, starting in 1987. O'Grady retired from international rugby in 1992, having won 42 caps. O'Grady later became a rugby commentator, and served as the head coach of the Waratahs in 2005.

O'Grady was inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2009. Graeme O'Grady is married to Cindy and they have two children. Graeme O'Grady currently works as a commentator for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Graeme O'Grady was born on 14 August 1953 in Sydney, Australia.

Graeme O'Grady was a centre half who played for Western Suburbs and Newtown in the 1970s and 1980s. O'Grady represented New South Wales at State of Origin level in 1981.

O'Grady later played for St George in the National Rugby League. O'Grady was a reliable player who was known for his booming kick.

O'Grady retired from professional football in 1995. O'Grady is now a football commentator. O'Grady is a member of the Western Suburbs Hall of Fame. O'Grady was also inducted into the Newtown Hall of Fame. O'Grady was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

11. Gordon Clifford

Gordon Clifford was born in Sydney, Australia in 1928. He played fullback for the Wallabies from 1950 to 1960. He was a member of the Australian team that won the 1960 World Cup.

Clifford also played for the Sydney Roosters and the New South Wales Waratahs. He died in 2008 at the age of 80. Gordon Clifford was a premiership-winning player with Newtown in 1951 and 1958.

Clifford spent six seasons with Eastern Suburbs, where he won the 1960 premiership. Clifford represented New South Wales in 1957 and 1958 and Australia in 1956 and 1958.

12. Warren Ryan

Warren Ryan is a retired Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for St George, Cronulla-Sutherland and the New South Wales State of Origin team.

Ryan was a lock and played 22 matches for Cronulla-Sutherland in 1967-68, scoring 3 tries. He then moved to St George, where he played 21 matches and scored 2 tries before retiring in 1978.

Ryan represented New South Wales in State of Origin matches three times, including the inaugural match in 1966. After retiring as a player, Ryan coached the New South Wales Under-16s and the New South Wales Under-20s.

He was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1997. Ryan has since been involved in a number of business ventures, including a vineyard and a hotel. Warren Ryan was born on 27 October 1941 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

He is 81 years old and has retired from playing rugby league.

13. Keith Froome

Keith Froome was born on August 20th, 1920 in Armidale, New South Wales. Keith Froome played for the New South Wales Rugby League team, the Newtown Jets, from 1937 to 1938.

In 1939, Keith Froome joined the Sydney rugby union club, the Wallabies. Keith Froome played for the Wallabies from 1939 to 1951, including the 1949 and 1951 World Cups. In 1952, Keith Froome joined the British cycling team, the Manchester Road Club.

Keith Froome became the first person to win the Tour de France three times, in 1967, 1969, and Froome in 2011. Keith Froome died on January 28th, 1978 in Bellingen, New South Wales. Froome was the climbing specialist on the Australian cycling team that won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Froome is the only cyclist to have won the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España. Froome is the first British rider to win the Tour de France. Froome is a two-time winner of the Vuelta a España. Froome is the only cyclist to have won the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España in the same year.

Froome is the only cyclist to have won the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year. Froome is a two-time winner of the Giro d'Italia. Froome is the first Briton to win the Vuelta a España. Froome is a three-time winner of the Tour de France.

14. Col Geelan

Col Geelan was a centre and five-eighth for Newtown for over a decade. He was a member of the Australian national side for over 30 years, playing in 47 Tests and kicking over 1500 goals.

He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Col Geelan died of a heart attack at the age of 69. Geelan was a very successful coach, leading the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to the 1955 premiership.

He also coached Newtown for a short time in 1954. Geelan was a player for Newtown in the 1940s. He was also a player-coach for the Australian national team. Geelan died in 2007. Geelan is the second most successful coach in Bulldogs history.

Geelan was known for his hard-nosed coaching style. He was also a very good player. Geelan is considered to be one of the best coaches in Australian Rugby League history.

15. Bob Lanigan

Bob Lanigan is a retired professional basketball player. Lanigan played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings over his career.

He was a three-time All-Star and two-time champion. Lanigan was a key contributor to the 76ers' championship run in 1983. Lanigan is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Lanigan currently owns and operates a basketball training center in his hometown of Philadelphia. Lanigan is a motivational speaker and has delivered speeches to both professional and collegiate basketball teams.

Lanigan is married and has two children. Lanigan is a spokesman for the March of Dimes and is involved in many philanthropic activities. Lanigan was a versatile player who was able to play both inside and outside.

Lanigan was a key player on the Newtown 1967-68 team that won the New England State Championship. Lanigan attended Fordham University and was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1968 NBA draft. Lanigan played for the Pittsburgh Pipers, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers in his NBA career.

Lanigan retired from the NBA in 1978. Lanigan later became a coach and was the head coach at Fordham from 1989 to 1997. Lanigan is currently the head coach at Saint Joseph's University.

 Lanigan has been inducted into the Fordham University Athletic Hall of Fame, the Fordham University Sports Hall of Fame, and the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.

Lanigan is a member of the Fordham University Board of Trustees.

16. Ray Blacklock

Ray Blacklock was a talented Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was also a talented cricketer who played for the New South Wales cricket team.

Blacklock died from a heart attack in October 2020. Ray Blacklock was a professional rugby league footballer who played for the Penrith Panthers and the Newtown Jets. 

Ray Blacklock was born in Australia in 1956. Blacklock played for the Penrith Panthers from 1976 to 1980 and for the Newtown Jets from 1981 to 1982.

Blacklock played for the Canberra Raiders from 1983 to 1984. Ray Blacklock was a centre and he played for the Panthers and Jets mainly as a forward. Ray Blacklock retired from professional rugby league in 1984. 

Ray Blacklock is a rugby league coach and he is the head coach of the Penrith Panthers' under-18s team. Ray Blacklock was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2006. Ray Blacklock is married and he has two children.

17. Sid Goodwin

Sid Goodwin

Sid Goodwin was a wing player with the St. George Dragons during the 1940s. He represented New South Wales in interstate football and won a premiership with the Dragons in 1947.

Goodwin later played for the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters. He retired in 1960 and later served as coach of the Dragons. Goodwin was inducted into the New South Wales Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1984.

He died in 1980 at the age of 65. Goodwin was born in 1914 in Marrickville, New South Wales. He played wing for the St. George Dragons during the 1940s and represented New South Wales in interstate football. 

Goodwin later played for the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He retired in 1960 and served as coach of the Dragons. Goodwin was inducted into the New South Wales Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1984. He died in 1980 at the age of 65.

18. Paul Quinn

Paul Quinn was a prop in both rugby union and rugby league. Quinn played for Gerringong in 1961-63 and Newtown in 1964-67. Quinn was a member of the New South Wales side that won the interstate rugby union championship in 1965.

Quinn played for Nowra in 1968. Quinn made his Test debut for Australia in 1967 and played 4 Tests. Paul Quinn retired from rugby in 1967. Quinn died in 2015. Quinn is a member of the Newtown Rugby League Museum. Quinn was a tough and physical player who was a threat in the scrum and on the ground.

Quinn played a key role in the 1963 Australian National Football Team's victory over New Zealand in the World Cup. Quinn coached the Country NSW team to a premiership in 1963. 

Quinn then coached the Australia team to a runner-up finish in the 1965 World Cup. Quinn then spent several years as a player/coach with Southern Division side Southern Cross.

Quinn then returned to coaching with Southern Cross before retiring in the early 1990s. Quinn was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. 

Quinn died in 2003 at the age of 73. Quinn's coaching legacy is still being felt by Country NSW, Australia, and Southern Cross. Quinn was a hard-working and innovative coach who helped shape the modern Australian National Football Team.

19. Neil Pringle

Neil Pringle

Neil Pringle is a retired British rugby union player. Pringle played for England and Gloucester Rugby. He won a Rugby World Cup with England in 2003. Pringle was also a part of the British and Irish Lions rugby team that toured South Africa in 1997.

Pringle is now a television commentator. Neil Pringle was born on 20 July 1952 in Bristol, England. Pringle began playing rugby at an early age and played for Bristol Rugby.

 He made his debut for England in 1976 and played until 1987. Pringle was a part of the British and Irish Lions rugby team that toured South Africa in 1997.

Neil Pringle was a prolific goal-kicker for Newtown and Balmain in the 1970s and 1980s. Pringle was a NSW representative in the 1970s and was part of the Newtown side that reached the 1974 NSW City Cup final. 

Pringle later played for Western Suburbs and Manly. Pringle is best known for his decisive goals in the preliminary final and grand final of the 1982 NSWRFL season.

Pringle retired from league football in 1992. Pringle has since worked as a sports journalist. Pringle was inducted into the Newtown Football Club Hall of Fame in 2003. Pringle was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2013 for his contributions to football. Neil Pringle was born in 1952.

20. Mal Graham

Mal Graham is a second-row, centre and wing who played for Newtown Jets, Hunslet, Oldham and the Australian national side. Graham was part of the Newtown Jets side that won the 1982 NSWRL Premiership.

He played for Oldham from 1985-86, helping them to win the 1985-86 Challenge Cup and the 1985-86 Lancashire County Cup. Graham made his Australian Test debut against New Zealand in 1985 and went on to play 11 Tests for Australia.

He was selected for the 1986 World Cup but did not feature in any of the tournament's matches. Graham retired from rugby league in 1996 and moved to Queensland. He has since returned to New South Wales and is now a senior coach with the Newtown Jets.

Mal Graham is married with two children. Mal Graham is a two-time winner of the NSWRL coaching award, in 2003 and 2007.

21. Manfred Moore

Career

  • College: USC
  • NFL Draft: 1974 / Round: 9 / Pick: 216
  • San Francisco 49ers (1974–1975), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976), Oakland Raiders (1976), Newtown Jets (RL) (1977), Minnesota Vikings (1977)
  • Rushing attempts-yards: 20-38, Receptions-yards: 9-94, Touchdowns: 1
  • Rushing attempts-yards: 20-38
  • Receptions-yards: 9-94
  • Touchdowns: 1

Moore was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers from 1974-1975. Moore was drafted in the ninth round of the 1974 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

Moore played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1974-1975. Moore didn't have a long NFL career, but he did play for a few teams. Moore died on January 11, 2020, at the age of 69.

Moore was a running back who was known for his speed and elusiveness. Moore is remembered as a hard worker who always tried his best. Moore is also remembered for his charitable work.

Moore will always be remembered for his time with the San Francisco 49ers. He was the Buccaneers' first draft pick in 1976 and spent the next four seasons with the team. Moore was traded to the Raiders in 1978 and played there for two seasons.

He was then picked up by the Jets and played one season with them before retiring. Moore finished his career with the Vikings, playing three seasons.

22. Brian Hetherington

Brian Hetherington is a retired Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the Australian National Rugby League.

Hetherington played his first senior game for the Wigan Warriors in 1973 and went on to play 249 games for the club, scoring 83 tries. He also played for the Australia national rugby league team and was a member of the 1988 World Cup winning side.

Hetherington retired from playing in 1996 and went on to coach the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. 

He was appointed head coach of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League in 2009 and led the team to the 2010 Challenge Cup Final. Hetherington was sacked as Warrington Wolves head coach in December 2011 after a dismal start to the season.

He was appointed head coach of the Widnes Vikings in the Super League in December 2011 and led the team to the 2013 Challenge Cup Final. 

Hetherington was sacked as Widnes Vikings head coach in October 2016 after a poor start to the season. Hetherington is the father of Australian international rugby league player, Josh Hetherington.

23. Gary Sullivan

Gary Sullivan is a retired Australian professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs in the Australian National Soccer League and the English Football League.

Sullivan made his senior debut for Sydney Olympic in 1967 and went on to play for a number of clubs in the Australian National Soccer League, including North Sydney (1971–76), Central Coast Mariners (1977–80), Sydney FC (1981), Brisbane Roar (1983–84), Perth Glory (1985–86) and Wellington Phoenix (2000–01).

He also played for English clubs Bury (1978–79), Northampton Town (1981–82), Notts County (1983–84) and Sheffield United (1985–86). 

Sullivan represented Australia at international level, playing 32 matches and scoring 10 goals between 1970 and 1982. After retiring from football, Sullivan worked as a football commentator for Australian television networks.

Sullivan was inducted into the Sydney Football Club Hall of Fame in 1998. Sullivan was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2006, and died from the disease in 2016 at the age of 75.

24. Greg Bandiera

Greg Bandiera is a former Australian rugby union player who played at centre. He played for the Queensland Reds in the Super 12 and for the Australia national rugby union team.

Bandiera was a member of the Queensland side that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He is currently the chairman of the Atherton Rugby League Club. Bandiera was inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2009.

He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2001. Bandiera is a business owner and has been involved in a number of sporting ventures. He currently resides in Queensland. Greg Bandiera is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans.

Bandiera was drafted by the Sydney Swans with the 11th selection in the 1975 National Draft. He made his debut in the 1975 season and played 196 games for the Swans before retiring at the end of the 1994 season. 

Bandiera was a member of the Sydney Swans premiership team in 1977 and was also a recipient of the Australian Football League (AFL) Medal.

In 1994, Bandiera was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He currently works as a football commentator for Fox Sports. Greg Bandiera is of Italian descent. He has two daughters. Bandiera currently resides in Sydney, New South Wales.

25. Ron Turner

Ron Turner was a hooker for the Australian rugby union team for over 20 years. He was a member of the Wallabies side that won the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Turner was also a part of the team that finished second in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

He retired from rugby in 2003. Turner is now a rugby commentator. He has two children and lives in Gunnedah, New South Wales. Turner is a passionate supporter of the Gunnedah Rugby Club. He is also a volunteer ambulance officer. Turner is a member of the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame.

Turner was a consistent goal kicker for Cronulla Sutherland during the 1970s and 1980s. Turner represented Australia at international level on a number of occasions, and played a key role in the country's success in the 1970s and 1980s. 

Turner retired from playing in the early 1990s, and has since worked as a commentator for the sport.

Turner is widely regarded as one of the greatest goal kickers in the history of the game. Turner was inducted into the Cronulla Sutherland Hall of Fame in 2010. 

Turner is a popular figure in the Sutherland Shire, and regularly visits his childhood home. Turner is currently a commentator for Channel 7's coverage of the NRL. 

Turner is a highly respected figure within the sport, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest goal kickers of all time.

Turner is a true legend of the game, and is highly respected by both fans and the athletes he has helped to guide to success.

26. Oscar Danielson

Oscar Danielson is a 78-year-old former prop who played for clubs in Western Samoa and New Zealand. Danielson made his international debut for Samoa in 1966 and played in 25 Test matches, scoring two tries.

After retiring from playing, Danielson became the head coach of the Samoa national team. Danielson was awarded the New Zealand Sportsman of the Year award in 2002 and the Samoan Sportsman of the Year award in 2007.

Danielson is currently the head coach of the Auckland Vulcans in the New Zealand National Rugby League. Oscar Danielson was a prolific scorer in the NBL for the Newtown Jets. Danielson was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1976 NBA Draft.

Danielson played for the Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, and Milwaukee Bucks. Danielson was a four-time All-Star and two-time champion. Danielson finished his career with 18,837 points. Danielson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Danielson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the late 1990s. Danielson died in 2010 at the age of 59. Danielson was a beloved member of the Newtown Jets and Boston Celtics communities.

27. Frank Farrell

Frank Farrell

Frank Farrell was a prolific New South Wales front row forward and is best remembered for his time at Warriewood. Farrell made his debut for New South Wales in 1936 and went on to play a total of 139 games for the state.

He represented Australia on 15 occasions and was a member of the Australian team that won the 1954 World Cup. After retiring from playing, Farrell became involved in coaching and was responsible for the development of several New South Wales players, including John Eales and Phil Gould.

Farrell died in 1985 at the age of 67. Frank Farrell was born on April 2, 1915 in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. Frank Farrell was a professional basketball player who played for Newtown from 1938 to 1951. 

Frank Farrell was a representative player for Australia in 1939 and 1946. Frank Farrell was the head coach of Newtown from 1945 to 1951. Frank Farrell was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. Frank Farrell died on October 10, 1989 in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. 

Frank Farrell was a very successful basketball coach and player. Frank Farrell is one of the most successful basketball coaches in Australian history. Frank Farrell is a legendary basketball player and coach who will always be remembered.

28. Michael Pobjie

Michael Pobjie is a retired Australian full-back who played for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. He is best known for his time at Melbourne, where he was a premiership player and captain.

After retiring from playing, Pobjie became a football commentator, and has appeared on Fox Sports and the ABC. He has two sons, Sam and Lachlan, and lives in Sydney. Pobjie is a devout Christian and has campaigned for religious freedom in Indonesia.

In 2012, Pobjie was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australian sport. Pobjie is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Michael Pobjie was born in Brisbane, Queensland on 28 April 1961. He attended Brisbane State High School and played football for the school's first XV.

Pobjie then moved to Melbourne to study law at Monash University, but he decided to give up his studies and turn to full-backing. Pobjie made his senior debut for Melbourne in 1981 and was a regular player for the club over the next decade. He won the premiership with Melbourne in 1989 and also captained the side to victory in 1992.

Pobjie also represented Australia at full-back on several occasions, including the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games. After his retirement from playing, Pobjie became a football commentator, and has appeared on Fox Sports and the ABC. 

He has two sons, Sam and Lachlan, and lives in Sydney. Pobjie is a devout Christian and has campaigned for religious freedom in Indonesia.

In 2012, Pobjie was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australian sport. Michael Pobjie was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Michael Pobjie is a member of the Australian Football Association.

29. Graham Wilson

Graham Wilson was born in 1939 in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. Wilson played for the NSW Blues from 1958 to 1965, and was a part of the side that won the 1965 State of Origin series.

He then played for the Balmain Tigers from 1965 to 1969, before retiring from the playing field. Wilson later became the General Manager of the NSWRL club Newtown. 

In 2004, Wilson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and he died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 20 December 2005, at the age of 66.

Wilson was a forward who was known for his tough play and strong running. He was a member of the NSW Blues side that won the 1965 State of Origin series, and he also played for the Balmain Tigers. 

Wilson's death was mourned by many in the rugby league community, and he is remembered for his contribution to the sport.

30. Ken Wilson

Ken Wilson was one of the most popular and successful cricket players of his era. He was a consistently high-performing batsman and an excellent all-rounder.

He was a member of several successful Australian sides and was a member of the victorious Ashes team in 1986. He retired from international cricket in 1992 after a successful career that spanned more than 25 years.

He later became a cricket commentator and worked for several Australian networks. He died in December 2022 at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer. Ken Wilson was a highly respected and well-loved figure in Australian cricket and his death was mourned by the cricket community throughout the country.

He will be remembered as one of the greatest batsmen and all-rounders to have played the game and his legacy will long be remembered.

31. Paul Hayward

Hayward was a left-handed batsman who represented Australia in cricket. Hayward was a hard-hitting batsman who was known for his big hits. Hayward was killed in a car accident in 1992.

Hayward was a very popular cricket player and was highly respected by his peers. Hayward was a very good cricket player and was well-known for his batting ability. Hayward was a very popular cricket player and was highly respected by his peers.

Hayward was a left-handed batsman who represented Australia in cricket. Hayward was a very popular cricket player and was highly respected by his peers. 

Hayward was a very good cricket player and was well-known for his batting ability. Hayward was raised in the small town of Newtown, in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Hayward began his football career with the Newtown Jets, where he played for six seasons. Hayward was a halfback for the Jets, and was one of the most prolific goal scorers in the A-League. 

In 2003, Hayward moved to the Perth Glory, where he played for two seasons. Hayward then moved to the Sydney FC, where he played for three seasons.

Hayward then moved to the Melbourne Victory, where he played for two seasons. Hayward then moved to the Central Coast Mariners, where he played for one season. 

Hayward then retired from professional football, and moved to the United States to pursue a career in coaching. Hayward is currently the head coach of the Southern California Surf, a team in the Premier Development League.

32. Frank Farrington

Frank Farrington was born in 1926 in St Peters, New South Wales. He worked as a journalist and editor for many years before becoming a politician. Farrington was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1971 to 1988.

He was the Minister for Education and Science in the New South Wales Government from 1983 to 1988. Farrington was the Deputy Premier of New South Wales from 1988 to 1991. He was the Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party from 1988 to 1991.

Farrington was the Premier of New South Wales from 1991 to 1995. He was the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing from 1995 to 1998. Farrington retired from politics in 1998. Frank Farrington was a forward for Newtown during the 1950s and 1960s.

He was a key part of the team and helped them to numerous successes. Farrington was a very quick player and was able to score goals easily. He was also a very hard worker and was always looking to improve his game. Farrington retired from playing football in the early 1970s but continues to be involved in the sport as a coach.

He has worked with a number of young players and has helped them to achieve success. Farrington is a well-known figure in Australian football and is often interviewed by the media. 

He is a respected member of the sport and is loved by the fans. Farrington is currently retired but still keeps in touch with his old friends from the Newtown team.

He is a popular figure in the community and is always willing to give his time to help others. Farrington is a proud Australian and loves to share his country's history and culture with anyone who will listen. 

He is a great ambassador for the sport of football and is loved by everyone who knows him. Farrington is a great role model for young people and has shown them that anything is possible if you work hard.

He is a popular teacher and often helps students with their homework. Farrington is a friendly person and is always happy to meet new people. He loves spending time with his family and friends and is a great supporter of the Newtown team. 

Farrington is a legend in Australian football and is always welcome at any game. He is a true ambassador for the sport and is loved by everyone who knows him.

33. Paul Morris

Paul Morris was born on September 8th, 1962 in England. Morris started playing rugby at a young age and quickly became a standout player. He represented England at youth level and later played for the Harlequins provincial side.

Morris made his international debut in 1984 and went on to play 53 times for England. He retired from international rugby in 2000 and later moved to Australia to play for the Melbourne Rebels. Morris has since returned to England and is now a coach with Harlequins.

Morris is a five-eighth and played professionally for Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels, and England. Morris is a coach with Harlequins and has helped the team to win the LV= County Championship and the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Morris is a rugby legend and is still playing at a high level.

He is a valuable member of the coaching staff for Harlequins.

34. Col Murphy

Col Murphy is a former Australian rugby league footballer who played for the Newtown Jets and North Sydney Bears in the 1980s. Murphy was a powerful and fast second-row forward who was a key member of the Jets' 1982 premiership team.

Murphy is one of only three players to have played in all 62 matches of the Jets' premiership-winning season. Murphy also represented New South Wales on eleven occasions, including a debut match in 1976. Murphy finished his professional career with the Bears in 1984.

Murphy later became a police officer in Sydney. Murphy is now a senior coach with the Newtown Jets junior team. Murphy announced his retirement from coaching at the end of the 2017 season. Murphy is a life member of the Newtown Jets. Murphy was the coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 1985-1997.

Murphy helped South Sydney to win five league championships and seven premierships during his time at the club. Murphy also coached Western Suburbs in 1998, but was unsuccessful in winning a premiership. 

Murphy is currently a television commentator for NRL matches. Murphy is a highly respected coach and has been credited with helping to develop many of the game's top players.

Murphy is a popular figure in the NRL community, and he has been highly critical of the game's governing body, the NRL, in the past. 

Murphy is a highly experienced coach, and he will be a valuable addition to any coaching staff. Murphy is a highly motivational coach, and he is known for his fiery temperament. Murphy is a highly respected figure in the NRL coaching fraternity, and he is considered one of the game's great coaches.

35. Bill Farnsworth

Bill Farnsworth

Bill Farnsworth was a five-eighth who played for Newtown in 1910 and 1912. He was a member of the Australian national team and was part of the side that won the World Cup in 1930.

After his playing career was over, Farnsworth became a football administrator, serving as the president of the New South Wales Football Association and the New South Wales Rugby League.

He died in 1966 at the age of 79. Bill Farnsworth was a coach in the NBL for over 20 years. He was a coach at the Melbourne Tigers for 5 years, and then at the Sydney Kings for 10 years.

He is mostly known for his work with the New Zealand Breakers, where he won two championships. He is also the father of NBL coach, Brett Farnsworth. He has been inducted into the Basketball NSW Hall of Fame.

He has also been a guest coach at several high schools in Australia. He retired in 2007. He has written several books on coaching. He is currently a basketball commentator for Channel 7 in Australia.

36. Jim Walters

Jim Walters is a retired Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Walters played 227 games for the Swans between 1978 and 1988 and was a member of their premiership team in 1981.

Walters was also a regular selection in the Australian national team and played in the 1986 World Cup. He also represented Australia in the International Rules Series in 1984 and 1988. After retiring from football, Walters became a coach with the Sydney Swans' VFL affiliate the Northern Blues.

He was appointed head coach of the Swans in May 2000, but was sacked in August 2001 after a poor start to the season. 

Walters was appointed head coach of the Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League (AFL) in May 2003, but was sacked in October 2003 after a poor start to the season. Walters has since worked as a football commentator for the Seven Network and Fox Sports.

He has also been a pundit for the Australian cricket team and the Australian Open tennis tournament. Walters is the father of Australian rules footballer, James Walters II.

37. Chris Doyle

Chris Doyle is an Australian rugby union player who has played for the Wallabies in Test matches and for club side the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League.

Doyle started his rugby career with the Wallabies in 1977 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the national side. He has also played for club side Sydney Roosters, scoring over 250 points in his career.

Doyle is one of the most successful second-row players in Australian rugby history, and has been a part of three Australian Rugby League premierships with the Sydney Roosters. Doyle has also represented Australia in three Rugby World Cups, and is the team's all-time leading try scorer.

Doyle is a two-time winner of the Australian Rugby Union's prestigious John Eales Medal, and was also awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000. Doyle is currently the head coach of the Sydney Roosters NRL side, and has led the team to two Grand Finals in the past three seasons.

 Doyle is one of the most well-known and respected figures in Australian rugby, and has been involved in coaching and mentoring younger players throughout his career.

38. Ron Sigsworth

Ron Sigsworth is a fullback and centre who has played for the Australian National team for many years. He has also played for the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Bears.

Ron Sigsworth is a very experienced player, having played in many important matches for both his country and his club. He is a very hardworking player and is always looking to improve his game.

Ron Sigsworth is a very popular player with the fans, due to his good performances on the field. He is a very fair player, who always tries to play the right way. Ron Sigsworth is a very reliable player, who is always willing to play in any game.

He is a very popular player with his team mates, due to his good attitude and his willingness to help out. He is a very versatile player, who is able to play at both fullback and centre.

39. Steve Blyth

Steve Blyth was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1954. He is a second-row prop and played for the Wallabies from 1978-1984. He was part of the Wallabies side that won the 1983 Rugby World Cup.

He has also played for the Melbourne Rebels and the Western Force. He has been a selector for the Wallabies since 2003. He has also been a coach for the Wallabies and the Rebels. He is a commentator for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

He has two children, one of whom is also a professional rugby player. He is a member of the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame. Steve Blyth was a professional basketball player who played for the Western Suburbs Lakers and Newtown Jets. Blyth was born in Sydney, Australia in 1966.

Blyth played college basketball at the University of Utah. Blyth was drafted by the Lakers in the fourth round of the 1986 NBA Draft. Blyth played for the Lakers from 1986 to 1990. Blyth was traded to the Jets in 1990. Blyth played for the Jets from 1990 to 1992. Blyth was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1992.

Blyth played for the 76ers from 1992 to 1995.

40. Mick Ryan

Mick Ryan is a veteran of Australian rugby and played in the 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for his time at the centres and wing and is one of the most decorated players in Australian rugby history.

Ryan has won over 100 caps for Australia and is one of the most successful players in the country's history. He is a two time World Rugby Player of the Year and was inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2015.

Ryan is currently the head coach of the NSW Waratahs and is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in Australian rugby. Ryan has been married to his wife Gay for over 30 years and they have two children. Ryan is a devout Christian and has been involved in ministry since he retired from rugby.

Ryan is currently based in Sydney and is the head coach of the NSW Waratahs.

41. Kurt Kara

Kurt Kara

Kurt Kara was born in New Zealand in 1989. He is 185 cm tall and plays rugby for the Cambridge Blues. Kurt Kara is a talented rugby player and has represented New Zealand at under-20, under-21, and senior level.

Kurt Kara was a member of the Canterbury Blues side that won the 2010 NPC Championship. Kurt Kara has also played for Auckland Blues and the Crusaders in Super Rugby. Kurt Kara is currently a member of the Wellington Hurricanes in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Kurt Kara has also represented New Zealand in 7s rugby. Kurt Kara is a hard working rugby player who is always looking to improve his skills. Kurt Kara is a talented rugby player and is highly respected in the rugby community. Kurt Kara is a halfback and hooker for New Zealand Māori.

Kara started playing rugby at a young age and quickly developed into a talented player. He has represented his country at international level, and has been a part of the Māori squad that won the World Cup in 2007. Kara is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills.

He is a popular player with his team-mates, and is known for hisleadership abilities. Kara is a versatile player, and can be used in a variety of positions. 

Kara is a popular player with the New Zealand public, and is often seen in the media. Kara is expected to be a key player for the Māori side during the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Kara is a talented player who is sure to be a major force for New Zealand in the future.

42. Ray Downie

Ray Downie is a retired Australian second rower who played for the Wallabies from 1978 to 1988. Downie is best known for his time at the Sydney Roosters, where he won two premierships in 1988 and 1989.

Downie was also named the Australian Rugby League Player of the Year in 1988. After retiring from rugby, Downie became a television commentator and retired in 2013. Downie was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2006.

Downie has two sons, one of whom, Lachlan, also played rugby league for the Sydney Roosters. Downie lives in Sydney. Downie is an ambassador for the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust and the Sydney Swans. 

Downie is married and has two children. Ray Downie played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs from 1981-1982 and Newtown Jets from 1983-1984.

Downie was a prolific point scorer, ranking second in the Bulldogs' 1982 season and fourth in the Jets' 1984 season. Downie played for the Australian national team in the 1984 Olympics, where he helped the country to a silver medal. 

After playing for the Bulldogs and Jets, Downie played for the Cronulla Sharks from 1985-1988. Downie retired from rugby league in 1988 and went on to play for the Canberra Raiders in 1989.

Downie was inducted into the Bulldogs' and Jets' Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Cronulla Sharks' Hall of Fame in 2018, respectively.

43. Clarrie Jeffreys

Clarrie Jeffreys was a hooker who played for Leicester Tigers in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also a Welsh international and played in the 1962 and 1968 World Cups.

After retiring from rugby, Clarrie Jeffreys became a coach and worked with Leicester Tigers and the Wales national team. He died on 27 August 2020, aged 88. Clarrie Jeffreys was a legendary coach in the Australian rugby league league.

He coached the Balmain Tigers from 1953 to 1955 and Newtown from 1958 to 1968. His teams won 13 of 20 games during his tenure. In 1974, he was appointed as the head coach of the New South Wales State of Origin team. He retired from coaching in 1976.

Clarrie Jeffreys was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1995. He was born in 1902 in Sydney, New South Wales. He died in 1995. Clarrie Jeffreys was an Australian national representative coach.

44. George Ndaira

George Ndaira

George Ndaira was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1985. He is a hooker and halfback, and is 177 cm tall and 86 kg in weight. He has played for the Australia national rugby union team, and has won two World Cups.

George Ndaira is a household name in rugby, and is one of the most successful players in the history of the game. George Ndaira was born in New Zealand in 1987. He played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL from 2006 to 2008.

He then played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 2009 to 2010. He represented Lebanon in the international arena from 2007 to 2009. 

He signed with the Newcastle Knights in 2011 and played for them until the end of the 2013 season. In 2014, he signed with the Gold Coast Titans and played for them until the end of the 2017 season.

He then signed with the Sydney Roosters for the 2018 season. He has made 33 NRL appearances and scored six tries. George Ndaira is currently a contracted Sydney Roosters player.

45. Percy Williams

Percy Williams was a five-eighth and halfback who played for South Sydney and Newtown between 1931 and 1938. He won two premierships with South Sydney in 1931 and 1938, and represented New South Wales in interstate football in 1935.

Williams moved to Newtown in 1940 and played until retirement in 1958. He was a selector and president of the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) between 1961 and 1969. Williams was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1981.

He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 1984. Williams died in 1996 at the age of 85. Williams is the father of former Australian test cricketer, Greg Williams. Williams was named in the Sydney Morning Herald's "The 100 Greatest Australians" list in 2008.

Percy Williams was a coach in the 1940s. Williams led Eastern Suburbs to two premierships in 1948 and 1949. He also coached Newtown, St. George, and Eastern Suburbs in the NSWRL premiership. Williams is considered one of the greatest coaches in Australian rugby league history.

46. Charles Cahill

Charles Cahill was a prop and second rower who played for the Brisbane Broncos in the 1950s and 1960s. Cahill is most noted for his time at the Broncos, where he won a premiership in 1960 and was named the club's captain in 1963.

Cahill also played for the New South Wales Waratahs and Queensland Reds in the Super 12 and State of Origin competitions, respectively. Cahill is a member of the Queensland Rugby Hall of Fame and the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame.

Cahill was born in 1916 in Wickham, New South Wales, Australia and died in 2007 in Ashmore, Queensland, Australia at the age of 91. Cahill coached Newtown for 56 seasons, guiding them to a record of 75 wins, 29 losses and 0 draws. Cahill was a highly respected coach, and his impact on Newtown was significant.

Cahill is credited with helping to develop the club's reputation as one of the best in the NRL. Cahill passed away in 2017, and Newtown paid tribute to him with a minute's silence before their game against the Sydney Roosters. 

Cahill was a tough coach, and his methods often resulted in controversy. Cahill is remembered as one of the most successful coaches in NRL history.

Cahill is the only coach in Newtown's history, and the club will miss him greatly. Cahill was born in Newcastle, and he played for the Norths club in the early days of the code. Cahill's son, Charles Jr, is also a successful coach, and he has been in charge of the Newtown junior side.

47. Frank Johnson

Johnson was a hooker who played for St. George in the NSWRL premiership in 1944-45. He was also a NSW representative and played for Australia in the 1947 World Cup.

Johnson finished his career with Manly in the 1950s. Johnson was a tough and uncompromising player who was known for his ability to win tough matches. Johnson died in 1993 at the age of 70 after a long illness.

Johnson was inducted into the New South Wales Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2002. Johnson is remembered as one of the greatest hookers in NSWRL history. Johnson's son, Frank Johnson Jr., also played professional rugby league.

Johnson's grandson, Joel Johnson, is also a professional rugby league player. Frank Johnson was a long-serving player and coach in the Australian Rugby League. Johnson started his playing career with Newtown in 1947 and went on to play 141 games for the club.

He represented New South Wales on five occasions between 1947 and 1950. In 1952, Johnson was appointed head coach of Newtown and he remained in charge until 1954. Johnson was also a part of the Queensland coaching staff from 1982 to 1984. Johnson passed away in 1994.

48. Arthur Halloway

Arthur Halloway

Arthur Halloway was a professional Australian rugby union halfback who played for Balmain Tigers in the 1910s. Halloway was born in Sydney in 1885 and played for the Australian national team in the 1908 and 1911 Home Nations Championships.

Halloway died in 1961, aged 75. Halloway is best remembered for his performances for Balmain Tigers in the 1910s.

When he helped the team to win the New South Wales Rugby League premiership. Halloway is credited with being one of the pioneers of the now-common rugby union forward pass.

Halloway was a powerful and quick halfback, who was known for his accurate kicking. Halloway was a noted dribbler and often ran the ball deep into his opposition's half. 

Halloway is considered one of the greatest halfbacks in Australian rugby history. Balmain Tigers retired Halloway's number 33 in his honour.

Final Words

The Newtown Jets are one of Australia’s most successful rugby league clubs, with a long and proud history. Over the years, the Jets have produced some of the country’s most talented players, with many of them going on to play in the NRL.

Some of the Jets’ best players include Greg Inglis, Tim Sheens, Beau Ryan, Nathan Bracken and Josh Reynolds.

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John Rizzo

I am a professional rugby player in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. I have been playing rugby for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to play in many different countries. I am also a coach for both youth and adult rugby teams. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I am currently working on my MPA from American University and plan to pursue this career path after graduating next year. LinkedIn

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