Round 8
North Sydney Bears 42 def. Parramatta Eels 18
Team Info
North Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 7 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 9 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Out:
- Michael McLean (centre), Keith Outten (halfback), Noel Cavanagh (front row), Jim Mills (front row), Bob Doyle (bench)
- In:
- Mal McLachlan (centre), Tim Pickup (five-eighth), Phil Bockos (front row), Ian Sheerin (bench)
- Changes:
- Johnny Fairns (five-eighth to halfback), Joe Haney (bench to front row)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Round 7 vs. Cronulla
- Next Game:
- Round 9 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Noel Parke (five-eighth), Bob O'Reilly (front row), Russ Devonshire (front row)
- In:
- Adrian Anderson (five-eighth), Ian Kedward (front row), Ron Graham (bench), Chris Coy (bench)
- Changes:
- John Vincent (second row to lock), Denis Fitzgerald (lock to front row), Keith Campbell (bench to second row)
Match Notes
During the week Norths lost centre George Varella he was replaced by Mal McLachlan both props Brian Anderson & Merv Hicks also dropped out and were replaced by Joe Haney & Phil Bockos.
Ross Warner & John McMartin were both sent off early in the 2nd half for repeated scrum infringements.
Phil Bockus was replaced soon after the send offs by Ian Sheerin.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables