Peter Sterling Parramatta Eels

Quite possibly a Rugby League player that arrived well before his time. The likeable Peter Sterling was a revelation for the Parramatta Eels as he helped take them to their first premiership against the Newtown Jets in 1981.

A young Sterling was still a notable star in a team of heros as the Eels boasted many big names such as Brett Kenny, Ray Price, Eric Grothe and Steve Ella.

Sterling defeated all comers and was a regular State of Origin and Australian Rugby League rep. Pushed hard by the likes of Steve Mortimer for competition at halfback, Sterling truly could have been a contender with the likes of today's NRL stars and quite possibly given the modern day hero Andrew Johns a decent nudge.

Sterling battled injury later in his career and has since begun working with Channel 9 as a football commentator.