Allan Thomson

Newcastle forward first came to notice in the district’s 14-7 win over P’matta in the 1964 State Cup competition. Thomson also played for NSW Colts against France that year and represented NSW in 1967 before making his Test debut against NZ. He then toured with the Kangaroos at the end of the year, making one Test appearance against France as well as playing in 13 other matches. The nuggetty second rower came to Manly in 1969 and despite relative club success he did not represent at a higher level again. Thompson was a reserve in Manly's grand final loss in 1970 but played in the club's first premiership title in 1972. The following year he returned to Lakes United in the Newcastle competition and captained Country Firsts. Thomson returned to Manly as coach in 1980 but the stay was brief with the club failing to make the semi-finals. The uncle of Australian Test forward Ian Thomson he coached Country in 1985 before becoming a member of the NSWRL Judiciary.