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.