Frank Storie (1883-1960) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for South Sydney in the

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(NSWRL) competition. Storie was a foundation player for South Sydney playing in the club's first ever game.

Playing career

Storie made his first grade debut for Souths against North Sydney at

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in Round 1 1908 which was the opening week of the NSWRL competition in Australia. Souths won the match 11–7 with Storie playing at centre. Souths went on to claim the inaugural minor premiership in 1908 and reach the first NSWRL grand final against rivals

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. Storie played at on the wing as Souths claimed their first premiership winning 14–12 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 4000 spectators. In 1909, Storie played 5 times for the club as Souths claimed their second premiership in a row against Balmain in controversial circumstances. Balmain were furious that the 1909 NSWRL grand final was to be played as the under card to the Wallabies v Kangaroos match. Balmain attempted to stop the match being played and refused to take the field. Storie and the other South Sydney players attended the ground and then ran on the field, kicked off and scored a try after which they were declared premiers. Storie retired from rugby league after the conclusion of this match.

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