Coaching Career
All information provided below is based only on data available in the RLP database and should be used as a guide only.
Vital Statistics
- Born
- Sunday, 10th July, 1955
- Current Age
- 70 years and 349 days
- Place Of Birth
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Biography
Durable forward, a P’matta junior, started his career in the centres. A try-scorer in the 1976 grand final loss to Manly Gerard toured with the 1978 Kangaroos, playing second row in all five Tests. Moving to Manly he was a grand finalist in consecutive years (1982-83), going down to his former club P’matta both times. In 1983 he played against NZ in his final Test appearance and went to Penrith in 1985. Gerard played for Hull in 1986-87 and the advent of the fresh reserve rule undoubtedly prolonged his career. In July 1989 Gerard surpassed Bob O'Reilly's first grade record to become the first player to pass the 300 mark (most lists credit him with 303 games but the number is actually much greater because the Penrith club did not count his matches as a replacement player). Awarded a 'Dally M' for services to the game, he spent two seasons as Penrith's lower grade coach after his retirement (1990-91) and following a stint in the Second Division competition, linked with P’matta's coaching staff in 1994. Gerard joined the NSW selection panel in 1998.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Coaching Career Statistics
To view a list of corresponding matches, click on the List button.
| Other | Comp Wins | Matches | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Reserve Grade | - | 44 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 40.91% | List | |||||||
NSW/QLD Cup - By Year | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| Parramatta (R)Parramatta (R) | 19941994 NSWRL Reserve Grade | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 54.55% | List | |||||||
| Parramatta (R)Parramatta (R) | 19951995 NSWRL Reserve Grade | 22 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 27.27% | List | |||||||
NSW/QLD Cup - By Team | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| Parramatta (R) | 1994-95 | 44 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 40.91% | List | |||||||
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables, Paul Carter, AJ Lucantonio, Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson, Alan Katzmann, Steven Russo, Max Turner, Tony McCarron, Wests Archives, Derek Farrar, Bill Bates
Sources:
David Middleton's Rugby League Yearbook (1987-88 to present), Match Video, Castleford Tigers Heritage , Irvin Saxton's Record Keepers' Club, Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook (1981-82 to 1999)
Your Say
5 Jun 2012 1:24pm
In the second part of his long NSWRL career, Gerard also plied his trade as a journalist with the Sydney dallies.
9 Aug 2012 1:23pm
In 1978 Gerard was the Rugby League Week player of the year.
17 Mar 2016 12:03am
A great club man & player, solid as a rock.Which is the reason he played so many rep games.
18 May 2016 9:18pm
He is a great man and very passionate about his beloved Eels
7 Sep 2017 10:35pm
Geoff will always be remembered as a tenacious player who never waivered in his determination.
An excellent team player and deserved Australian rep.
26 Mar 2020 6:32pm
Great player should have played more test and state of origins
17 Aug 2025 10:18pm
Geoff’s junior clubs were Cabramatta and Mount Pritchard.
22 Mar 2026 2:36am
I know Jethro since 1983, firstly as a sales rep. From that day until today, he is a dear friend. I won't go on about his playing career, it's his sense of humour loyalty and friendship I cherish. Good health buddy
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