Round 2
North Sydney Bears 21 def. Western Suburbs Magpies 16
Team Info
North Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 1 vs. Cronulla
- Next Game:
- Round 3 vs. Parramatta
- Out:
- Barry Glasgow (fullback), Owen O'Donnell (centre), Dave Wood (centre), Merv Hicks (front row), Ross Warner (hooker), John Grew (lock)
- In:
- John Booby (fullback), Rex Murphy (centre), Laurie Moraschi (centre), Dick Harris (hooker), Bruce Walker (second row), Dave Bridgewater (bench)
- Changes:
- John McDonell (second row to lock), Noel Cavanagh (second row to front row), John Payne (bench to second row)
Western Suburbs
- Previous Game:
- Round 1 vs. Canterbury
- Next Game:
- Round 3 vs. Penrith
- In:
- Tony Antunac (bench)
Match Notes
Laurie Bruyeres withdrew from the game due to an injury and was replaced by reserve referee Clive Edwards.
Rex Murphy replaced Owen O'Donnell who was dropped on Thursday night training for disciplinary reasons. Barry Glasgow was a late withdrawal from the centre he was replaced by John Booby at fullback with Laurie Moraschi moving to centre.
Phil Franks was sent off midway through the 1st half for a high tackle, Dave Bridgewater replaced Noel Cavanagh with an injured knee in the 2nd half.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables