St. George

Full name	St. George Dragons
Colours	Red and white
Entered 1st grade	1921
Departed 1st grade	1998
Sport	Rugby league
League	NSWRL/ARL, NRL
1998	8th of 20
Premierships	15 - 1941, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1977, 1979,
Runners-up	12 - 1927, 1930, 1933, 1942, 1946, 1953, 1971, 1974, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1996,
Minor premiers	15 - 1928, 1946, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1979, 1985,
Wooden spoons	3 - 1922, 1926, 1938
Biggest win	91 - 6 vs. Canterbury, May 11, 19351
Worst defeat	0 - 61 vs. Manly, July 3, 1994

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Entering the New South Wales Rugby League in 1921, the club won 15 premierships, including 11 in succession between 1956 and 1966, a record for national sporting competitions at the time. Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Const. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...

The club merged with the Illawarra Steelers in 1998, forming the St George Illawarra Dragons. The Illawarra Steelers were a top-level rugby league team based in the town of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The St. ...

History

Formative Years

St George had its beginnings in Rockdale Town Hall in 1908 when an attempt to launch the Dragons for the first time was unsuccessful. A committee for the St George Rugby League Football Club was elected with Ald. W. Taylor as president. Unfortunately due to pressure from Rugby Union influences only three players signed to play.

In 1910 a St George 3rd Grade Rugby League Football Club finally got off the ground when a team played in the Sydney 3rd Grade Competition. This first historic game took place against Newtown at Sans Souci and as if an omen of things to come St George were victorious 36-0.

It is widely recognised that the St George Juggernaut was launched on November 8th 1920 when, at the Kogarah School of Arts, the St George District Rugby League Club came into being. The first president was A. Jager.

First years

On April 23, 1921 St George Rugby League Football Club made its debut against Glebe at the Sydney Sports Ground. St George went down 4-3 in what was described as a match "not remarkable for its brilliancy". Sydney Sports Ground was a basic rugby league ground in Sydney, Australia. ...

1930s-40s

In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History.

The long wait was over when in 1941 St George defeated Eastern Suburbs 31-14 at the Sydney Cricket Ground to take their first, First Grade Premiership. The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (, ) is a cricket stadium in Sydney. ...

All three grades reached the Grand Finals in 1942 but only the Third Grade was victorious. Saints were runners up again in 1946 and were Premiers for the second time in 1949.

1950s

St George Football Club came of age in the 1950's. A move from Hurstville Oval to Kogarah Oval saw St George take on Souths before a crowd of 12,500 fans in their inaugural match at this famous ground.

Due to its close proximity to Kogarah Oval, Carlton Hotel became the local watering hole for the players after training. Oki Jubilee Stadium (also known as Jubilee Oval or Kogarah Park) is the home stadium of the St George Illawarra Dragons, an NRL rugby league team. ...

In 1953 the first St George Leagues Club was built on the corner of Princes Highway & Rocky Point Road. This Club was to become the site of many victory celebrations over the next 10 years.

In 1956 St George began their reign as Premiers. This reign would last until 1966 and would cover an unprecedented 11 victories. Names like Provan, Langlands, Gasnier, Raper and Smith would become household names. The 1959 team remained unbeaten throughout the season. Norm Sticks Provan was an Australian rugby league player. ... Graeme Changa Langlands was an Australian rugby league player. ... Reg Gasnier Reg Gasnier (born 1939 in Kogarah, New South Wales) was an Australian rugby league player for the St. ... Johnny Raper was an Australian rugby league player. ... Billy Smith (born December 12, 1950, in Perth, Ontario) was a professional ice hockey player. ...

1960s

In 1963, a photo titled "The Gladiators" became an icon when Saint's Norm Provan and West's Captain Arthur Summons exhibited wonderful sportsmanship after St George defeated Wests 9-6 in one of the muddiest Grand Finals ever. Norm Sticks Provan was an Australian rugby league player. ... Arthur Summons (born in Sydney, Australia) was a rugby league player for the Western Suburbs Magpies, New South Wales and the Australian national rugby league team. ...

On the afternoon of August 24, 1963 Saints won the Grand Final in all three grades

• First Grade 8-3 Wests
• Reserves 5-4 Souths
• Thirds 12-2 Canterbury

1963 saw the opening of the now famous Taj Mahal. This modern Leagues Club became the hub of social life in the district.

St George set another record in 1965 when a crowd of 78, 056 football supporters packed the SCG to see them take on Souths.

The end of Saints reign in this era came in 1966 when St George won their 11th Premiership defeating Balmain 23-4.

1970s

In the 70's, Goodwin, Edge, Beath & Rocket Reddy were now the names St George supporters had on their lips.

During 1970, St George became the first club in any code of Football to provide 3 International Captains in the same season - Graeme Langlands, Phil Hawthorne & Billy Smith.

A year of injuries in 1974 saw St George miss the semi finals for the first time in 23 years.

In 1975, Graeme "Changa" Langlands wore white boots in the Grand Final against Easts. Langlands had problems with a groin injury and although he battled on, St George were defeated 38-0. A record loss in a Grand Final.

In 1977, St George met Parramatta in a thrilling Grand Final, which went into 20 minutes of extra time. Nerves were felt amongst players, officials and supporters. It was the first time Rugby League had a drawn Grand Final. The game was locked at 9-9 and a rematch was scheduled for the next week. In the rematch St George proved too strong defeating Parramatta 22-0.

1977 was also Saints best year financially. The crowd average was over 19,000 and Kogarah Oval was about to be updated.

1978 was the year the St George Secretary Frank Facer died with cancer.

In 1979, Saints got back into the swing of things and won the Grand Final against Canterbury 17-13. As it turned out this would be the last Premiership St George would win to this day.

1980s

In 1985, Saints were represented in all three Grades. After winning both the lower grades, Saints were defeated in First Grade by Canterbury 7-6. At the end of this year, plans to build a new stand were deferred. A decision to move from Kogarah to the SCG had supporters and even some officials very disheartened.

In 1986, with the SCG as their new home ground, Saints missed the semi finals in all three grades for the first time in 50 years.

A decision was made at the end of 1987 to move St George from the SCG to Belmore in 1988 with the hope of returning to Kogarah Jubilee Oval at a later stage.

In 1989, Saints returned home to Kogarah Jubilee Oval and a new Grand Stand was built in 1990.

1990s

The 90's saw St George on a roller-coaster ride. They made the Grand Final in 1992, 1993 and 1996, but were unable to take a Premiership.

1998 saw the formation of the competition's first Joint Venture team when St George joined with Illawarra to form the St George Illawarra Dragons. The St. ...

2001 saw St George Football enter its 80th year in the Sydney First Grade Competition. Since its inception the St George Club has been at the forefront of Rugby League. Its rich history and loyal supporters will always ensure that the St George Legend lives on.

Players Of Note

• Frank Burge (1927)
• Norm Provan (1951-1965)
• Harry Bath (1957-1959)
• Reg Gasnier (1959-1967)
• Johnny Raper (1959-1969)
• Graeme Langlands (1963-1976)
• Mark Coyne (1989-1998)
• Wayne Bartrim (1995-1998)

See also: All Time Player List Frank Burge (born in Sydney, Australia) was a rugby league player for Glebe, St. ... Norm Sticks Provan was an Australian rugby league player. ... Harry Bath (born 1924) was an Australian Rugby League player. ... Reg Gasnier Reg Gasnier (born 1939 in Kogarah, New South Wales) was an Australian rugby league player for the St. ... Johnny Raper was an Australian rugby league player. ... Graeme Changa Langlands was an Australian rugby league player. ... Mark Coyne was a former Rugby League player. ...

Internationals

• Jamie Ainscough
• Wayne Bartrim
• Barry Beath
• Tony Branson
• Bob Bugden
• Frank Burge
• George Carstairs
• Brian Clay
• Mark Coyne
• John Dorahy
• Percy Fairall
• Eric Freestone
• Wally Fullerton Smith
• Frederick Gardner
• Reg Gasnier
• Herb Gilbert
• Ted Goodwin
• Scott Gourley
• Johnny Greaves
• Norman Hawke
• Phil Hawthorne
• Charlie Hazelton
• Jack Holland
• Brian James
• Pat Jarvis
• Chris Johns
• Frank Johnson
• Albert Johnston
• Brian Johnston
• Arthur Justice
• Henry Kadwell
• Ken Kearney
• Johnny King
• Ross Kite
• Ray Laird
• Graeme Langlands
• Eddie Lumsden
• Brad Mackay
• Ken Maddison
• Colin Maxwell
• Steve Morris
• Noel Mulligan
• Matt McCoy
• Allan McKean
• Doug McRitchie
• Herb Narvo
• Kevin O'Brien
• Michael O'Connor
• Bryan Orrock
• John Peard
• Noel Pidding
• Henry Pierce
• Norm Provan
• Peter Provan
• Graham Quinn
• Johnny Raper
• Elton Rasmussen
• Rod Reddy
• John Riley
• Ron Roberts
• Steve Rogers
• Eddie Root
• Kevin Ryan
• Tommy Ryan
• Billy Smith
• Ross Strudwick
• Bill Tyquin
• Ian Walsh
• Billy Wilson
• John Wittenberg
• Graeme Wynn
• Craig Young

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Notes

1. This game was played using an obsoleted scoring system. Under current scoring guidelines, the score in this game would have been 110 - 6

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