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
- Full Name
- William John Hamilton
- Nickname(s)
- Herman
- Born
- Monday, 12th February, 1945
- Current Age
- 81 years and 200 days
Competitions Won
- Challenge Cup AU
- 1978
Biography
Giant Kurri Kurri forward played in Manly's historic grand final-winning teams (1972-73). Hamilton toured with the 1973 Kangaroos but the raw-boned prop did not play a Test in his 8 appearances on tour. Unwanted by Manly at the end of 1974, he went on to captain Norths, bringing much-needed discipline to a club regarded as ‘easybeats’. Hamilton captain-coached the club to their last major trophy - the Channel 10 Challenge Cup in 1978.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Coaching Career Statistics
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| Club Career - Australia | Comp Wins | Matches | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) | - | 44 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 31.82% | List | |||||||
| Preseason Cup | - | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | 42.86% | List | |||||||
| Midweek Cup | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33.33% | List | |||||||
| Challenge Cup AU | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||
| Overall | Comp Wins | Matches | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| First Class | 54 | 18 | 34 | 2 | 33.33% | List | ||||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Year | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| North SydneyNorth Sydney | 19771977 NSWRFL | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 45.45% | List | |||||||
| North SydneyNorth Sydney | 19781978 NSWRFL | 22 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 18.18% | List | |||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Team | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| North Sydney | 1977-78 | 44 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 31.82% | List | |||||||
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash, Tony McCarron, Shawn Dollin, Alan Katzmann, Paul Carter, Max Turner, Andrew Ferguson, Tim Costello, Bill Bates, AJ Lucantonio
Sources:Warrington Rugby Heritage, News Reports
Your Say
28 Oct 2009 1:16pm
Bill pllayed 187 games for Manly, scoring 19 tries. He played 71 games for Norths from 1975-78 scoring 6 tries. Played 4 games for NSW from 1971-73 scoring 1 try. Known as Herman by teammates after his resemblance to Herman Munster, he played in the front row for the Manly-Warringah and North Sydney clubs in the NSW premiership. He also gained selection for the Australia on the 1973 Kangaroo Tour though he only played in eight minor matches and didn't play a test.
9 Sep 2022 6:28am
A highly under rated player. A total gentleman towards the fans. Bill was fantastic in the scrums and an awesome pass of the football. Should have played tests for the Australia
8 Aug 2026 10:45am
I remember being at Kogarah Oval back when I was a kid. St George V Manly. As it turned out it was Bob Fulton's first game against the mighty Sainta. The only clear memory I have is seeing Bill Hamilton trudge of the ground at the end, head low, hands on hips and his socks down around his ankles. It's funny the memories, the little moments that seem to stick with you through life.
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