Craig Young - St George Dragons

St George Dragons, Craig Young was a member of the 1977 'Baths Babes' side that won the Rugby League Grand Final.

Craig Young was a bullocking front rower - his unusual bash and barge style led to the term "Craig Young Bum on Style" - due to the way that Craig Young would sometimes hit the defence line in reverse as he barged through the defence.

In a 12 year career Craig Young was a tough and fierce competitor - achieving success at the St George Illawarra Dragons and playing 20 Tests for Australia.

Craig Young was named players player on the 1978 Kangaroo Tour and also starred in the 1982 'Invincibles' Kangaroos Rugby League side.

Craig Young has a son Dead; who as of today (2007) plays for the St George Illawarra Dragons.

State of Origin 1992 Game 1

The first 'State of Origin 1992' match was played a ferocious pace, with NSW running out eventual winnings - 14-6 over a Queensland team favoured to win this year.

The match held at the football stadium set the scene for a top quality State of Origin Series.

Out wide Paul 'Mary' McGregor was a big hit for the NSW Blues - proving a handful all night.Even after NSW lost Brad Clyde and Laurie Daley to on-field injuries, they were able to kick on and win the fierce Rugby League State of Origin Battle.

For the Queensland 1992 Origin team; halfback Allan Langer was an inspiration, Gavin Allen worked tirelessly and Mark Coyne proved useful when substituted on for the Maroons.

State of Origin 1992 Teams Were:
May 6th, 1992 - Sydney Football Stadium

NSW 1992 Origin Side (Game 1)
Andrew Ettingshausen
Rod Wishart
Paul McGregor
Brad Fittler
Graeme Mackay
Laurie Daley (captain)
John Simon
Brad Clyde
John Cartwright
Paul Sironen
Paul Harragon
Ben Elias
Glen Lazarus
Bench / Interchange:
Craig Salvatori
Brad Mackay
David Gillespie
Robbie McCormack

Coach: Phil Gould

Queensland 1992 Origin Side (Game 1)
Dale Shearer
Michael Hancock
Peter Jackson
Mal Meninga
Willie Carne
Kevin Walters
Allan Langer
Gary Larson
Bob Lindner
Trevor Gillmeister
Steve Jackson
Steve Walters
Martin Bella

Bench / Interchange:
Mark Coyne
Steve Renouf
Gavin Allen
Gary Coyne

Coach: Graeme Lowe

Canterbury Bulldogs 1987 Team

The Canterbury Bulldogs 1987 team was a formidable outfit, strong and tough - but with plenty of speed and skill to burn also.

Dominating he 1980's along with the Parramatta Eels; the Canterbury Bulldogs built a fortress at Belmore - with Belmore Oval their place to tear apart opposing teams. The Canterbury Bulldogs were under the control of Peter 'Bullfrog' Moore and had Warren 'Wok' Ryan as head coach - earning themselves the name 'the family club' for their strong bloodlines and ties at the clubs higher levels.

The Canterbury Bulldogs Rugby League team in 1987 was made up of the following players:

Glenn Frendo, Scott Bennett, Peter Tunks, Paul Langmack, Steve O'Brien, Tony Currie, Steve Folkes, Eddie Muller, Peter Kelly, Mark Sargeant, Pat Jarvis, Paul Dunn, Sandy Campbell, Peter Mortimer, Mark Bugden, Michael Hagan, David Boyd, David Gillespie, Andrew Farrar, Steve Mortimer, Terry Lamb, Michael Potter, Jason Alchin.

Canterbury Bulldogs 1987 Team Coach: Warren Ryan

Canterbury Bulldogs 1987 Head Trainer: Dave Cooper

Balmain Tigers Winfield Cup 1992

The Balmain Tigers sacked their skipper Benny Ellias for the start of the 1992 Rugby League Season. The 1992 Winfield Cup season looking to be a top quality showing.

Steve Roach chosen as the Balmain Tigers new skipper for 1992.

The Balmain Tigers drove in some new recruits for 1992, the following Rugby League players ushered into the Balmain Tigers squad.

Matt Munro, Matt Burke and Derek McVey.

Losses for the Balmain Tigers in 1992 included:
Gary Freeman, Darren Clark, Craig Izzard, Michael 'Mick' Neil, Wayne Sing, David Anderson.

The Balmain Tigers lineup for the 1992 Winfield Cup (Rugby League) is below:

David Bayssari Utility Back 22 years old from Parramatta
Tim Brasher Centre 21 years old from Wests Juniors
Steve Edmed Front Row 24 years old from Tweed Heads
Ban Elias Hooker 28 years old Local Junior
John Elias Lock 29 years old Wests
James Grant winger/centre 28 years old Rugby Union
Garry Jack Fullback 31 years old Wests
Martin Masella Lock 23 years old Local Junior
Ian McCann Centre 25 years old Local Junior
Gary McFarlane Front Row 29 years old Wests
Steve O'Brien Winger 27 years old Canterbury
Matt Parish Lock 25 years old Rugby Union
Steve Roach Front Row 30 years old Wollongong
Will Robinson 5/8 (five-eighth) 21 years old Local Junior
Paul Sironen Second Row 27 years old Local Junior
Brian Smith halfback 24 years old Rugby Union

Balmain Tigers coach Alan Jones learned plenty in his initial year in Rugby League and could be the man to lead the Balmain Tigers on to bigger things in 1992 Winfield Cup.

Injuries hurt the Balmain Tigers during the Winfield Cup in 1991 - with Benny Elias and Paul Sironen struck down for long periods.

Western Suburbs Magpies 1992

Western Suburbs Magpies went from slow coaches to steam trains in leading up to 1992. Terry Hill was recruited from Easts Roosters, winger Mark Bell from Canberra joined the Magpies and Darren Willis from Penrith also came to the Wests Magpies.

Wests Magpies coach for 1992 Warren Ryan was always on the hunt for Terry Hill, Mark Bell and Darren Willis - saying they were crucial buys.

Western Suburbs Magpies finished 5th in 1991 despite heavy injury problems. Jason Taylor was crucial with his kicking game and direction for the Magpies in 1991 and again is the key in 1992.

Western Suburbs performed well in the Challenge Cup in 1992. The pre-season comp for Rugby League teams. In the forwards Wests Magpies have - Paul Langmack, Jim Dymock and Bob Lindner. They also have Russell Wyer at fullback in 1992 - Russell Wyer going on to real estate in the local Macarthur area.

Western Suburbs Magpies gains in 1992: Mark Bell, Terry Hill, Billy Noke, Darren Willis, Tony Xuereb, David Anderson, Kyle White, Josh White, Steve Kearney.

Losses for the Magpies in 1992: Jamie Ainscough, Cameron Blair, Tony Cosatto, Ron Gibbs, Ivan Henjack, Steve Jackson, and Shaun O'Bryan.

Experienced centre Andrew Farrar was in fine form for the Wests Magpies in 1991 and will again be looked to in 1992.