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1909 Eastern Suburbs Season
The 1909 season was the second in which the Eastern Suburbs DRLFC competed in the New South Wales Rugby Football League competition. They finished the regular season in 4th (of 8) position, before being knocked out in the semi-final by Balmain. Players Season * Premiership round 5, Saturday 29 May 1909. Eastern Suburbs 18 defeated Newcastle Rebels 16 at the Newcastle Sports Ground. Described this way "As an exhibition the game was all that could have been desired It was fast, open, exciting and even." * Premiership round 9, Saturday 17 July 1909. Balmain 24 (Apploney 2, Moore 2, Halloway, Regent Tries; Fitzpatrick 3 Goals) defeated Eastern Suburbs 15 ( M. Frawley, Kelley, Webb Tries; Surridge 2, King Goals) at the Agricultural Society's Ground. This was reported to be a particularly rough affair, Easts lost a player early in the match through injury, and two more players were severely concussed, Four were sent off for fighting, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Eastern Suburbs Season
The 1908 season was the first in the history of the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club (now known as the Sydney Roosters). Eastern Suburbs competed in the inaugural match of the inaugural season, of the newly formed New South Wales Rugby Football League, reaching the final which they lost to South Sydney. They have the distinction of being the only club to have competed in every season since that time. The early years The Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football club was founded at a meeting held at the Paddington Town Hall on 24 January 1908. The meeting was chaired by Harry 'Jersey' Flegg who was named Easts first Secretary and a delegate to the NSWRL. Flegg was also appointed as the club's first captain and made a team selector. Legendary cricketer of the time Victor Trumper was appointed to Easts first committee, while Lieutenant-Colonel Onslow was made Patron of the Eastern Suburbs club. At a subsequent meeting held on 7 February James White wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
