Posted by under Uncategorized on September 6 2018, 2 comments

Gents it is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of the oldest former COM.  Steve Norrish Steve Norrish was aged 95, Steve played Rugby League for South Sydney Fernleighs, Chelsea United and South Sydney Presidents Cup 1941-42. The funeral service has been held. *     Vale from his son Steve Norrish. […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on July 21 2018, 0 comments

Gents , Hank died on the 16th July 2018 at the age of 86. Hank Murphy and Bluey Owens at 2017 Christmas Reunion.                     VALE — RON  “HANK”  MURPHY   We are sadden to report that Ron “Hank” Murphy aged 86 years old has passed away peacefully at his home in Wallerwang (near Lithgow), sometime […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on July 17 2018, 1 comment

VALE      ALAN SCOTT   Born 5 July 1939     Passed Away 15 July 2018 Alan’s Scanlen’s Gum card 1970. John Peard and Alan Scott in April 2018         1967 Premiership winner, Alan Scott passed away on Sunday 15 July, aged 79. Alan partnered Bob McCarthy in the South Sydney second row during the 1967 Grand Final at […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on July 3 2018, 0 comments

During a Men of League Wellbeing Visit with Norm Pounder & Fred Jackson last week we went to see a Grahame Simmons . You can imagine my surprise when we were walking into his unit & hanging on the wall was this photo!! BALMAIN GRAHAM SIMMONS (with ball) , IAN MURRAY and FRANK BOSTICK , […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on June 18 2018, 1 comment

Death of Eric Hamilton.   I received an email from Denise Hamilton wife of Eric advising that Eric has passed away on Saturday 16th June, whilst on holidays in Bali.  Many would be aware that Denise is involved with Ettalong B. C.  Eric has been having health issues for the past few years. He was […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on June 16 2018, 0 comments

Dont miss out on this brilliant day with your old team mates. Date: 23 rd June 2018. Time: 12 Mid Day. Plenty of cold beers to choose from. Finally don’t forget our bus trip up to the Ettalong Bowling Club on Saturday 23 June 2018 ; please try and attend ; contact Alan Webb 0412 […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on June 13 2018, 1 comment

Fred with his first cricket bat in the 1947 aged 12 at Mort st Surry Hills Sydney. Maybe the same bat!!! Fred in 2018 minus the cricket bat. I was lucky enough to meet and chat to Fred Hailwwod for a few hours recently at my home in the Blue Mts. Fred goes way back […]

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Vale Fred Nelson. Gents, sad news of the passing of Fred Nelson aged 83. Fred coached Wests Reserve Grade between 1974 and 1979.                     Fred’s funeral was held on Monday the 18th of June ‘ Fred was born in Sydney in 1935. Wests Reserve Grade team 1978 Fred is back-row far right. First Grade Player […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on February 23 2018, 2 comments

Premiership Wins by one person or in this case two mates…… Is this a World Record ??   1958 & 1959 F  Grade Premiers, 1960 E Grade Premier, 1961 & 1962 D Grade Premiers, 1963 C Grade Premiers all with Chelsea. 1958 ‘F’ Grade Premiers. 1959 ‘F’ Grade Premiers. 1960 ‘E’ Grade Premiers. 1961 ‘D’ […]

Posted by under Uncategorized on February 22 2018, 0 comments

Join us for a memorable day as we celebrate all things True Blue! We will find out what it actually means to be a BLUE, and being true to that ideal. To book a seat or a table just ring 8765 2232 or email – admin@menofleague.com Laurie playing for the Blues.