Round 20
North Sydney Bears 18 lost to St George Dragons 26
Team Info
North Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 19 vs. Parramatta
- Next Game:
- Round 21 vs. South Sydney
- Out:
- John Booby (fullback), Gary Banks (centre), Eric Pitt (second row), John Sneddon (bench)
- In:
- Mick Maher (fullback), Dave Wood (wing), Noel Cavanagh (lock), Frank Collins Jnr (bench), Warren Evans (bench)
- Changes:
- Warren Thompson (wing to centre), Warren Chatfield (lock to second row)
St George
- Previous Game:
- Round 19 vs. South Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 21 vs. Balmain
- Out:
- Dennis Preston (centre), Peter Fitzgerald (bench), Inosi Toga (bench)
- In:
- Stan Gorton (wing), Ross Strudwick (bench)
- Changes:
- Graeme Langlands (fullback to centre), Johnny King (wing to fullback)
Match Notes
Norths lost John Snedden after Thursday training when he pulled a hamstring George Ambrum moved from wing to centre and Dave Wood came in on the wing. Eric Pitt dropped out of the 14 man team.
Ken Maddison dropped out of the St.George team which was reshuffled with Graeme Langland moving to centre, Johnny King to fullback & Stan Gorton coming in on the wing.
Dave Wood sustained a bad cut to his mouth after 6 mins and had to leave the field he was replaced by Frank Collins who then suffered badly from cramps after 20 mins and was replaced by reserve grade lock Warren Evans.
Billy Smith suffered a calf injury and was replaced at halftime by Ross Strudwick.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Paul Carter, Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash