John Kolc

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Playing Career

Vital Statistics

Full Name
John Joseph Kolc
Born
Thursday, 7th September, 1950
Current Age
73 years and 230 days
Place Of Birth
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Biography

Pint-sized P’matta junior (at 5'5" or 1.68m, one of the smallest halfbacks in the game) played in the club's first grand final against Manly in 1976. Kolc gained selection in Australia's World Series team the following year. 1977 also saw another grand final appearance, as well as the historic replay against St George, but his battle with clubman Graeme Murray for the top halfback spot - and the emergence of Peter Sterling – further restricted his first grade career.
- ALAN WHITICKER

Playing Career Statistics

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Competitions
Competition   App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
NRL 111 14 -   - 42 59 49 3 53.15% List
Craven Mild Cup 21 5 -   - 15 12 9 0 57.14% List
National Panasonic Cup 10 5 -   - 15 7 3 0 70.00% List
NRL Finals 9 - -   - - 4 4 1 44.44% List
World Cup 1 1 -   - 3 1 0 0 100.00% List
Tour Matches Australia 1 1 -   - 3 1 0 0 100.00% List


International

Test Matches - By Team

Team Years App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
Australia 1977 1 1 -   - 3 1 0 0 100.00% List

World Cup Matches - By Team

Team Years App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
Australia 1977 1 1 -   - 3 1 0 0 100.00% List


Representative

Australia - By Team

Team Years App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
NSW City Seconds 1976-77 2 3 -   - 9 2 0 0 100.00% List


Club Career

NRL/NSWRL - By Year

Team Season App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
Parramatta NSWRFL 1972 11 2 -   - 6 3 8 0 27.27% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1973 12 2 -   - 6 5 7 0 41.67% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1974 14 3 -   - 9 4 10 0 28.57% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1975 9 - -   - - 5 4 0 55.56% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1976 24 1 -   - 3 16 7 1 66.67% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1977 23 2 -   - 6 17 5 1 73.91% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1978 3 2 -   - 6 1 2 0 33.33% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1979 4 1 -   - 3 3 1 0 75.00% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1980 6 - -   - - 2 3 1 33.33% List
Parramatta NSWRFL 1981 5 1 -   - 3 3 2 0 60.00% List

NRL/NSWRL - By Team

Team Years App T G   GK % FG Pts W L D Win %  
Parramatta 1972-81 111 14 -   - 42 59 49 3 53.15% List

Your Say

  • Michael Quinn
    19/09/2009

    I worked with John at the Leagues Club as a teenager. I admired his work ethic and ability on the football field. He is a true Parramatta champion. Like Geoff Gerard he got Parramatta to the crest of premiership. I salute you! You cheeky bastard! Thanks for being an inspiration, a great workmate and a fantastic boss. Have a great life!

  • Anthony S
    31/03/2012

    I've been talking about Parras bad start to 2012 season with other fans so we put together our own dream Parra teams. I was only young when John was our half back but I always have him as my pick for Parras half. Loved the way he played, always chased his footy cards and still have some autographed ones on the wall behind the bar. J Kolc - Dead Set Champion

  • rob
    19/07/2017

    i cant believe john kolc is not in the hall of fame
    he was a champion on and off the field

  • Matt
    16/06/2020

    Peter Sterling recently named John Kolc in his all time greatest Parra team - a well deserved accolade from a legend. John was a true Parra man through and through and, considering his stature, was one of the toughest players I ever saw.

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