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| Full name | Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | The Chooks, Tri Colours |
| Short name | Easts, Eastern Suburbs |
| Founded | 1908 as Eastern Suburbs |
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| Ground(s) | Sydney Football Stadium Moore Park, Sydney (45,500[1]) |
| CEO(s) |  Brian Canavan |
| Coach(s) | Brad Fittler |
| Captain(s) | Craig Fitzgibbon |
| Competition | National Rugby League |
| 2007 | National Rugby League, 10th |
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| Premierships | 12 (1911, 1912, 1913, 1923, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1974, 1975, 2002) |
| Runners-up | 14 (1908, 1919, 1921, 1928, 1931, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1960, 1972, 1980, 2000, 2003, 2004) |
| Minor premiership | 16 (1912, 1913, 1923, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1945, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981, 2004) |
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The Sydney Roosters are a professional rugby league club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Football Stadium (colloquially known as SFS, and formerly known as Aussie Stadium between 2002 and mid-2007 is located in Moore Park, in Moore Park is a large area of parkland in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Brian Canavan is the current CEO of the National Rugby League team the Sydney Roosters. Bradley Scott Fittler AM, (born 5 February 1972, in Auburn, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league Craig Fitzgibbon (born 16 June 1977 in Wollongong, New South Wales) is an Australian Rugby league player who plays for the The 2007 National Rugby League premiership was the one hundredth season of professional Rugby league football club competition in Australia and the tenth run by the In several sports a minor premiership is the (often unofficial award given to a team which finishes first overall in the standings after the Regular season prior to commencement This article contains general information and statistics regarding the Sydney Roosters 2008 season in the National Rugby League. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games A football team or a football club, in football (soccer is the collective name given to a number of players who play together in a Football game be it Association The Eastern Suburbs is a general term used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the east and south-east of the Sydney central business district in Sydney, Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. They play in the National Rugby League and are one of the most successful clubs in Australian rugby league, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League and National Rugby League titles. Rugby league is one of the most popular Team Sports in Australia New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia The side holds the longest winning streak (nineteen) and the second largest margin of victory (87–7) in league history.
The club was founded in 1908 in Paddington, Sydney, under the name "Eastern Suburbs"; in 1994, the name was changed to the "Sydney City Roosters", and in 2000 to just the "Sydney Roosters". Paddington is an inner-city eastern Suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Bondi Junction and Moore Park based Roosters have a long-standing and fierce rivalry with the South Sydney Rabbitohs from Redfern, a fellow foundation club in the National Rugby League,[2] although the Roosters are the only team to play in every season. Bondi Junction is an eastern Suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Moore Park is a large area of parkland in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia The South Sydney Rabbitohs, also known as Souths, The Bunnies, SSFC or The Rabbits, are an Australian professional Rugby league Redfern is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
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History
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For more details on this topic, see History of the Sydney Roosters. This is a history of the Sydney Roosters Rugby League team Foundation years There have been several rugby teams known as Sydney F
Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Football Club was formed on 24 January 1908[3] after it was decided that the area would enter a team in the newly formed New South Wales Rugby League. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby Eastern Suburbs were unofficially nicknamed the "Tricolours" due to the club's red, white and blue playing strip. The club won their first match, downing Newtown 32–16 at Wentworth Oval on 20 April 1908. The Newtown Jets (formerly the Newtown "Bluebags") are a former first grade Rugby league club who departed the New South Wales Rugby Football League Wentworth Park is a multi-purpose sporting facility in the suburb of Glebe in New South Wales, Australia. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Between 1911 and 1913, the Eastern Suburbs became the first team to win three consecutive premierships;[4][3] During this period, Dave Brown set several point-scoring records that remain unbroken. New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia David Michael Brown (born on the 4th of April 1913 in Kogarah New South Wales, died on the 23rd of February 1974 in Sydney) was one of Australia In 1935, the team lost just one game, and set the highest winning margin in the club's history, an 87–7 (106–8 in modern scoring) victory over Canterbury. The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league [5] In 1936, the club became one of only five teams in premiership history to remain undefeated for an entire season,[6] a feat they repeated the following season, becoming the only team so far to remain unbeaten two seasons in a row.
Despite claiming the premiership in 1945, Eastern Suburbs failed to make the finals for the following seven seasons. New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia A playoff or final in Sports is a game or series of games played after the regular season is over with the goal of determining a league champion or a similar accolade A runners-up finish in 1960 was the closest the club came to claiming the premiership in this era. Runner-up is a term used to denote a participant which finishes in second place in any of a variety of competitive endeavors most notably sporting events and Beauty pageants In 1966, the club was winless for the first time in club history; it was also the last instance in which the Roosters won the wooden spoon. A' 'wooden spoon' is a mock or real award usually given to an individual or team which has come last in a competition but sometimes also to runners-up The failures of the 1966 season prompted the club to introduce a logo to appear on all playing jerseys for the following year; the motto "Easts to Win" was featured on the crest depicting the club's new emblem, the rooster. A rooster (also called a cock or chanticleer) is a male Chicken ( Gallus gallus) the female being called a Hen.
From 1972 to 1982, the Roosters made the finals eight times, won four minor premierships, and played in four Grand Finals. In several sports a minor premiership is the (often unofficial award given to a team which finishes first overall in the standings after the Regular season prior to commencement The coach of the team during this period was "Super Coach" Jack Gibson,[7] who took charge in 1974. Jack Arthur Gibson OAM ( 27 February 1929 &ndash 9 May 2008) was an Australian Rugby league identity - a player commentator The Roosters teams of 1974 and 1975 are considered two of the greatest club sides in history; the lineups included Mark Harris, John Brass, Bill Mullins, Russell Fairfax, Johnny Mayes, John Peard, Ron Coote, Ian Schubert and captain Arthur Beetson. Mark Harris was an Australian Rugby league player for the Eastern Suburbs club John Brass (born 1946 Sydney) is an Australian former Rugby union and Rugby league footballer - a dual-code international William 'Bill' Mullins ( Sydney, Australia) was a Rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, the major rugby league Russell Fairfax (born Sydney, Australia) was an Australian Rugby union player before switching codes and having a successful Johnny Mayes (born April 28, 1947) is an Australian former Rugby league halfback who represented Australia in the 1975 World Series and played John "Bomber" Peard (born 15 January, 1945) is an Australian former Rugby league player and later coach Ron Coote is an Australian former representative Rugby league player whose club career was played with the South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs. Ian 'Shoey' Schubert (born 1957 Wauhope NSW was an Australian Rugby league player Arthur Henry Beetson, OAM (born 22 January 1945 in Roma Queensland) is an Australian former Rugby league player and coach [3] During this period, the team won 39 of 44 matches, both minor premierships, both Grand Finals and set a premiership record nineteen-game winning streak. The 1975 winning Grand Final scoreline of 38–0 against the St George Dragons remains the largest margin in a First Grade Grand Final. The St George Dragons were a team in the National Rugby League competition in Australia
During the mid 1980s to early 1990s, the Roosters reached the semi-finals only once in a period known to supporters as the "Transit Lounge" era. [4] Despite the performance slump, home crowd attendance multiplied from 3,389 in 1984 to 17,060 in 1996, when the side first made the finals in over a decade. This included a club record attendance of 37,981 on 22 July 1996. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) [8]
With the Super League war building up in the mid 1990s, the Roosters recruited high profile coach Phil Gould and star five-eighth Brad Fittler, both from the Penrith Panthers,[3] instantly sending the Roosters back up to the top end of the premiership ladder. This article details the year of rugby league run by Super League (Australia. For the drummer Phil Gould see Phil Gould (musician. Phillip Ronald Gould (born 1958 in Sydney, New South Wales) is Bradley Scott Fittler AM, (born 5 February 1972, in Auburn, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league The Penrith Panthers is an Australian professional Rugby league football team Fittler's presence proved invaluable; during his reign the Roosters competed in four Grand Finals in five years. In 2002, the club finally captured their 12th premiership (and their first in 27 years) after defeating minor premiers the New Zealand Warriors 30–8 in the Grand Final. The New Zealand Warriors (formerly the Auckland Warriors) are a professional Rugby league team based in Auckland, New Zealand Led under coach Ricky Stuart, the team recovered from a devastating injury toll early in the season totaling seventeen players to come back and place fourth on the regular season ladder. Ricky Stuart (born 7 January 1967 in Queanbeyan New South Wales) is an Australian former representative Rugby league and Rugby union
In the 2003 Grand Final against the Penrith Panthers, the Roosters lost in a famous game where Roosters winger Todd Byrne was chased down and put into touch by Penrith lock forward Scott Sattler having made a clear break down the sideline midway through the second half. The Penrith Panthers is an Australian professional Rugby league football team Todd Byrne (born 16 July, 1978, in Sydney New South Wales) is an Australian professional Rugby league player for Hull FC Scott Sattler (born 13 December, 1971 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional Rugby league footballer This chance to break the 6–6 deadlock was the decisive moment of the match; Penrith won 18–6[9] in the Roosters' largest losing margin of the year. Their latest grand final appearance was in 2004, when they were defeated by the Bulldogs 16–13 having led 13–6 at halftime. The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league The match was captain Brad Fittler's last for the team. Bradley Scott Fittler AM, (born 5 February 1972, in Auburn, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league
The Sydney Roosters played their 100th season of first grade in 2007, becoming the first club to do so since the competition's inception in 1908. The club appointed Chris Anderson as coach for 2007 and 2008 following two relatively unsuccessful years with coach Ricky Stuart in charge. Chris Anderson may refer to Chris Anderson (TED, curator of the TED Conference Chris Anderson (writer, author journalist editor-in-chief Ricky Stuart (born 7 January 1967 in Queanbeyan New South Wales) is an Australian former representative Rugby league and Rugby union [10] On 9 July 2007, Chris Anderson stepped down from his position as the club's head coach after a 56–0 loss to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Manly - Warringah Sea Eagles are an Australian professional Rugby league club based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney Brad Fittler assumed the post of caretaker coach for the remainder of the 2007 season, before being signed on at the end of the year as the team's permanent coach.
Crest
Like other clubs, Eastern Suburbs did not traditionally sport a crest on their jerseys in the first half of the 20th century. Other clubs occasionally sported simple designs on their strip; however, this was not seen consistently on all jerseys until the 1950s and 1960s. In 1967, the club introduced the first logo, displaying the motto "Easts to Win", following a winless season. The crest also incorporated a rooster in the design; one source suggested that this choice of mascot followed after the Roosters changed their jersey design to suit the French team's jersey. A rooster (also called a cock or chanticleer) is a male Chicken ( Gallus gallus) the female being called a Hen. The France national rugby league team represent France in international Rugby league tournaments [11] Given that the French team's mascot was affectionately known to supporters as "le coq", the rooster, connections have been made as to the choosing of a rooster for Eastern Suburbs' mascot.
In 1978, the motto was replaced with the team's name, "Eastern Suburbs". This design was kept until 1994 when the club changed its playing name to the "Sydney City Roosters" for the start of the 1995 season to expand the club's widening fan base. This also prompted a change in logo design to an image of a rooster against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. } The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a Steel arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail vehicular and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business In 2000, the club changed its name to the "Sydney Roosters" and introduced a new logo.
Although marketing names have changed, the Roosters are still registered with the National Rugby League competition as the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club. [12]
Colours
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Red, white and blue[13] have been the colours of every jersey design in the club's history; however, the jersey design has undergone several alterations. The jersey worn in the first premiership season consisted of several hoops, with red stripes dominating over consecutive smaller white and blue stripes. Although the width and the order of these stripes have changed, the basic design has always been maintained.
During World War II, the design of the jersey was modified because the dye used to colour jerseys was needed for the war effort. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [14] This saw Eastern Suburbs playing in different colours and an altered design. Instead of using the traditional hoops, the side used a sky blue-based jersey and a red and white V-strip around the collar. This is the only noted time in the club's history where the traditional deep blue, red and white combination was absent from the jersey. After the war, the V-strip design was reverted back to the original blue that had been present in the original jerseys, and the single red and white stripes around the shirt's chest were incorporated with a single white stripe surrounded by a red stripe on either side. This jersey appeared in the 1950s, and remains the team's base design.
Facing design clashes with other teams in the 1990s, the club adopted a jersey with a similar design to what became known as the "away jersey", replacing the blue backing with white, and the outer red stripe with blue. As the club entered the new century, the team began to wear a "foundation jersey". Although the design differs slightly from the jersey worn in the inaugural 1908 season, it did feature the traditional horizontal striped-design. This jersey is normally worn when the Sydney Roosters face traditional rivals, such as the South Sydney Rabbitohs, or on special occasions like Anzac Day when the team faces the St George Illawarra Dragons, the product of a team partly formed by the St. George Dragons. The South Sydney Rabbitohs, also known as Souths, The Bunnies, SSFC or The Rabbits, are an Australian professional Rugby league The St George Illawarra Dragons are an Australian professional Rugby league football team The St George Dragons were a team in the National Rugby League competition in Australia
In October 2006, the club announced that a slightly modified version of the original playing jersey from the 1908 jersey would be worn on several occasions in 2007 to honour the club's 100th season in top-grade professional rugby league. [15]
On April 25 2008, the Roosters wore a replica of the sky blue jersey worn during World War II in their traditional ANZAC Day clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at ANZ Stadium. The St George Illawarra Dragons are an Australian professional Rugby league football team Stadium Australia, presently known as ANZ Stadium, is a multi-purpose Stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct of Homebush, Sydney
Stadium
Early in Eastern Suburbs' history, "home games" were often played at neutral venues in lieu of team stadiums. However, most sources suggest that the Royal Agricultural Ground was often used as a home venue between 1908 and 1910, before the club hosted matches at the Sydney Sports Ground from 1911 onwards. The Sydney Sports Ground was a basic sports arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, located on the site of the Sydney Football Stadium [16][17] It was here that the team played all of their homes games up until 1986, when the ground was demolished with the Sydney Cricket Ground No. 2 to make way for Sydney's main rectangular field, the Sydney Football Stadium. The Sydney Football Stadium (colloquially known as SFS, and formerly known as Aussie Stadium between 2002 and mid-2007 is located in Moore Park, in [18] In 1987, games were moved away to the Newtown Jets' home ground, Henson Park temporarily to await the completion of the Sydney Football Stadium. The Newtown Jets (formerly the Newtown "Bluebags") are a former first grade Rugby league club who departed the New South Wales Rugby Football League Henson Park is a Rugby league football ground in Marrickville New South Wales, Australia. The team capitalised on this move, finishing second in the regular season. It was the also the only time between 1983 and 1995 that the side reached the finals. [19]
In 1988, the side moved to the newly created Sydney Football Stadium, opening the season with a 24–14 defeat at the hands of the Dragons in front of 19,295 on 4 March 1988. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The club shared the ground with the South Sydney Rabbitohs between 1988 and 1999, and again between 2002 and 2005 after the Rabbitohs were reinstated into the competition. The South Sydney Rabbitohs, also known as Souths, The Bunnies, SSFC or The Rabbits, are an Australian professional Rugby league The St. George Illawarra Dragons also play several home matches at the stadium, with games allocated to the St. George Dragons half of the merger played at the Sydney Football Stadium between 2000 and 2002 as well. The St George Illawarra Dragons are an Australian professional Rugby league football team The St George Dragons were a team in the National Rugby League competition in Australia From 2006 onwards, the Roosters are the sole National Rugby League club to play games at the Sydney Football Stadium and its previous incarnations.
The ground is used by the National Rugby League to host several finals matches at the end of the year, including one of the Preliminary Finals. One benefit to the Roosters is that, although not officially allocated the ground as hosts, the team has attracted a stronger support than interstate teams such as the Brisbane Broncos. The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional Rugby league club based in the city of Brisbane Queensland. Of the four Grand Finals that the Sydney Roosters made between 2000 and 2004, three of them were made after winning their respective Preliminary Finals out of the Sydney Football Stadium.
Supporters
The Sydney Roosters have a large support base across Australia in South East Queensland, Canberra and Newcastle, and its traditional location in Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia South East Queensland (SEQ is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie [20] Moreover, the Sydney Roosters have two popular internet forums for supporters: "The Wall", the official message board in operation since 1999; and the unofficial "The People's Wall".
In 2004, the club tallied the second highest home crowd attendance (behind the Brisbane Broncos) with an average attendance of 18,514 at the Sydney Football Stadium,[8] compared with an average attendance of 3,389 in 1984. The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional Rugby league club based in the city of Brisbane Queensland. The Sydney Football Stadium (colloquially known as SFS, and formerly known as Aussie Stadium between 2002 and mid-2007 is located in Moore Park, in However, a drop of 25. 2% in crowd figures from 2005 to 2006 led the news agency Australian Associated Press to state "crowd figures suggest many Sydney Roosters fans have been fair-weather friends. Australian Associated Press (AAP is Australia 's national News agency. "[21] Nevertheless, despite finishing second to last in 2006, the Roosters attracted the ninth highest home crowd average.
At the Sydney Football Stadium, the official supporter base is divided into three prominent sections. The "Chook Pen", a designated area in Bay 36, is considered to be the location where the most passionate fans sit during matches. Located in the membership stands are stadium members who watch the game from the top tier of the stadium's western side from Bays 12–14. The Kevin Hastings Stand is an alcohol-free designated area for families.
Amid declining crowd numbers in 2007, the Sydney Roosters implemented a marketing campaign designed to recruit members to the football club. As at 25 February 2008, the Roosters currently have 4880 members. [22]
Rivalries
The Sydney Roosters most fiercest rival is its fellow foundation club member, the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The South Sydney Rabbitohs, also known as Souths, The Bunnies, SSFC or The Rabbits, are an Australian professional Rugby league Both teams have shared inner-Sydney territory for over 100 years and during that time both have came to numerous altercations. Fans of both teams appear to share general dislike for each other, with fans clashing at games and also celebrity supporters such as South Sydney's Andrew Denton and Russell Crowe publically criticising the Roosters. Andrew Christopher Denton (born 4 May 1960 is an Australian Comedian and Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964 is an Academy Award - BAFTA - Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning New Zealand and
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For more details on this topic, see Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs rivalry. The rivalry between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby league teams is the longest surviving in the current National Rugby League
The Sydney Roosters have a long-standing rivalry with fellow Sydney team, the Canterbury Bulldogs (also known as just the Bulldogs). The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league Whilst both teams had crossed premiership paths in Grand Finals four previous times before, the most significant chapter came when the Sydney Roosters won the 2002 NRL Premiership on the back of a 10 game winning streak. This was the same year the premiership favourite Bulldogs were stripped of 37 points due to systematic breaches of the salary cap in the 2001 and the 2002 seasons. The year 2001 saw the fourth season of the National Rugby League premiership the 94th season of professional Rugby league football in Australia The year 2002 saw the fifth National Rugby League (NRL season the 95th season of professional Rugby league football in Australia [23] The following year, the Bulldogs prevailed in both regular season matchups with the Roosters; however, the Sydney Roosters retaliated by defeating the Bulldogs 28–18 in the Grand Final qualifier. In 2004, both teams met up in the Grand Final itself; the Bulldogs prevailed as premiers 16–13.
After the 2004 Grand Final the rivalry between both teams settled down. However since 2006, the rivalry has once again re-ignited with players and officials from both clubs trading blows against each other. The Roosters in this time have acquired four of the Bulldogs first grade players; Braith Anasta (2006), Nate Myles (2007), Mark O'Meley (2008) and Willie Mason (2008). Braith Anasta (born Braith Anastasakis on 14 January, 1982 in Sydney New South Wales) is an Australian professional Rugby league Nate Myles (born 24 June 1985 in Cairns Queensland) is an Australian professional Rugby league player Mark O'Meley (born 22 May, 1981 in West Wyalong New South Wales) is an Australian professional Rugby league player for the William Marshall Mason (born 15 April 1980 in Toronto New South Wales) is a professional Rugby league player in the Australian National All four have played representative rugby league and all except Nate Myles were apart of the 2004 Bulldogs premiership winning team.
In leading up to their first game against each other in the 2008 season, the Bulldogs released a t-shirt with the label 'Bred not bought' with a cartoon depicting a Bulldogs attacking a Rooster. The t-shirt which was considered a taunt at the Roosters recruiting techniques and was subject to media scrutiny and led to Roosters great and former recruitment manager Arthur Beetson criticising the release of the t-shirt and also questioning the merits of the Bulldogs recruitment policies. Arthur Henry Beetson, OAM (born 22 January 1945 in Roma Queensland) is an Australian former Rugby league player and coach The match itself, played in round 4 of the 2008 NRL season failed to live up to the hype that much of the media had placed on it. The Roosters were able to win comfortably 40-12, with former Bulldog Willie Mason featuring strongly scoring two tries.
Statistics and records
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For more details on this topic, see List of Sydney Roosters records. Below is a list of the Sydney Roosters club records NRL records These are the NRL club records that correspond with the Sydney Roosters Most Seasons; only
Luke Ricketson holds the record for the most First Grade games for the club, having played 301 in total. Luke Ricketson is a former Australian Rugby league player who played for the Sydney Roosters. Ricketson played rugby league locally for junior side Bondi United, and passed the previous record held by Kevin Hastings of 228 matches in late 2002. Kevin 'Horrie' Hastings (born on January 5, 1957 in Surry Hills New South Wales) is an Australian multi-award winning Rugby league
Team captain Craig Fitzgibbon holds the club record for the most points, tallying 1090 points over his 162 matches played. Craig Fitzgibbon (born 16 June 1977 in Wollongong, New South Wales) is an Australian Rugby league player who plays for the Fitzgibbon also claimed the all-time point scoring record in the competition for a forward in the later rounds of 2006. Dave Brown's tally of 45 points in a single match set against Canterbury in 1935 still remains a competition record more than 70 years on. David Michael Brown (born on the 4th of April 1913 in Kogarah New South Wales, died on the 23rd of February 1974 in Sydney) was one of Australia The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league Had this tally been accounted for in modern points allocation (4 points for a try rather than 3), the points would have stood at a half century. Ivan Cleary scored 284 points on his own in 1998, setting an all-time points scoring record in a season at the time. Ivan Cleary is a New Zealand former Rugby league footballer and current National Rugby League coach This record has since been broken.
Bill Mullins, father of Brett Mullins who won a premiership with the side in 2002, scored 104 tries in his 11-year career with Eastern Suburbs between 1968 and 1978. William 'Bill' Mullins ( Sydney, Australia) was a Rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, the major rugby league Brett Mullins (born 21 January 1972) is an Australian former professional Rugby league player who played for the Canberra Raiders between Over his 190 matches, this tally accounts for a try scored more often than every second game. In 1935, Rod O’Loan scored 7 tries in a single match against Sydney University, and Dave Brown's 38 tries scored in 15 games are both a club and competition record,
In 1975, the Eastern Suburbs Roosters set an unparalleled 19-match winning streak on their way to their 11th premiership. University is a Rugby league team currently playing in the NSW Tertiary Student Rugby League competition David Michael Brown (born on the 4th of April 1913 in Kogarah New South Wales, died on the 23rd of February 1974 in Sydney) was one of Australia The same match in which Dave Brown scored 45 points against Canterbury in 1935 remains the highest victory margin and score for the club, the 87–7 scoreline separated by 80 points. David Michael Brown (born on the 4th of April 1913 in Kogarah New South Wales, died on the 23rd of February 1974 in Sydney) was one of Australia The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league The record is just second behind St. George's record of 85 points set against the same side a week earlier in which they won 91–6. The St George Dragons were a team in the National Rugby League competition in Australia
The club's record attendance for a regular season home game stands at 37,981 for a match against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 1996. The Manly - Warringah Sea Eagles are an Australian professional Rugby league club based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney The Grand Final four years later between the Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos attracted 94,277 spectators and will remain the highest attendance for a game in which the club participates in until a larger stadium is built to hold the Grand Final. The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional Rugby league club based in the city of Brisbane Queensland.
Coach
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For more details on this topic, see List of Sydney Roosters coaches. The following is a list of Sydney Roosters coaches from the founding of Eastern Suburbs in 1908 until the present
Brad Fittler is the current coach of the Sydney Roosters. Bradley Scott Fittler AM, (born 5 February 1972, in Auburn, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league Fittler who in 2007 was assistant coach, took over the reigns as head coach in late 2007 after Chris Anderson stepped down as coach following a 56-0 defeat of the Roosters by Manly. It was Anderson's only season at the Roosters and left with a 5 wins and 11 losses record. Fittler was confirmed as head coach for the 2008 and 2009 seasons, with former players Adrian Lam and Bryan Fletcher also were confirmed as assistant coaches for Fittler. Adrian Lam (born 25 August 1970 in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea) is a rugby league coach and former player For Bryan Fletcher the NFL tight end see Bryan J Fletcher. Bryan Fletcher (born April 12, 1974 in Sydney
Prior to Chris Anderson, Ricky Stuart was the head coach of the Roosters from season 2002 until 2006. Chris Anderson may refer to Chris Anderson (TED, curator of the TED Conference Chris Anderson (writer, author journalist editor-in-chief Ricky Stuart (born 7 January 1967 in Queanbeyan New South Wales) is an Australian former representative Rugby league and Rugby union During this period, Stuart coached the Roosters to a premiership in 2002 and successive grand final appearances in 2003 and 2004. After failing to make the finals in 2005 and 2006, Stuart was released from his final year of coaching the Roosters for the 2007 season. He has since become head coach of the Cronulla Sharks from 2007 onwards. The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are an Australian professional Rugby league team based in Cronulla New South Wales in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney During Ricky Stuart's tenure as head coach, John Cartwright held the post of assistant coach and Phil Gould held a position as a coaching director to Stuart. John Cartwright may refer to Major John Cartwright (political reformer (1740&ndash1824 supporter of American independence and British political reform For the drummer Phil Gould see Phil Gould (musician. Phillip Ronald Gould (born 1958 in Sydney, New South Wales) is Cartwright has since joined the Gold Coast Titans as head coach and Gould who retired from coaching after the 2004 State of Origin series is a media personality for the Channel Nine network and journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald. The Gold Coast Titans are an Australian professional Rugby league football team based on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This article is about the general concept of State of Origin For specific information on the annual series of Rugby league games in Australia see the Rugby League Channel 9 may refer to Channel 9 (Malaysia Channel 9 (New Zealand Channel 9 (Serbia Channel 9 (Thailand The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia
In 2000 Graham Murray was appointed head coach of the Sydney Roosters, in his first season as coach Murray took the Roosters to their first grand final since 1980. Graham Murray (born 6 January 1955 is an Australian former Rugby league player and coach The following season did not extract the same results, the Roosters exited the finals in the first week. Murray was released as coach having earlier in the year signed a deal to coach beyond the 2001 season.
Prior to Murray's appointment, Phil Gould was the coach of the Roosters from 1995 to 1999. For the drummer Phil Gould see Phil Gould (musician. Phillip Ronald Gould (born 1958 in Sydney, New South Wales) is Gould is regarded by many as one of the key figures responsible for the Roosters return to success after dismal appearances in the majority of the 1980's and early 90's. During Gould's reign at the club, he was able to steer the Roosters to consistent finals appearances and helped develop representative careers for many players at the club. He resigned as coach at the end of 1999 following the Roosters finals exit after being defeated by the Dragons in the semi-final.
Current squad
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For more details on this topic, see Sydney Roosters 2008. This article contains general information and statistics regarding the Sydney Roosters 2008 season in the National Rugby League.
Although other players may play for the Sydney Roosters during the year, all NRL clubs are required to select a top 25 First Grade squad at the beginning of the season. Below is a list of those 25 players ranked by their cap number at the Sydney Roosters. A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports [24] Each player sports this number on their playing shorts.
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Notable players
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For more details on this topic, see List of Sydney Roosters players. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Setaimata Sa is a Rugby League player who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Mitchell Aubusson (born 1 October 1987 in Sydney New South Wales) is a professional Rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Shaun Kenny-Dowall (born 23 January, 1988 in Brisbane Queensland) is a professional Rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Nate Myles (born 24 June 1985 in Cairns Queensland) is an Australian professional Rugby league player A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Mitchell Pearce (born 7 April, 1989 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian Rugby league footballer currently playing A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench James Aubusson (born 14 December, 1986 in Sydney, Australia) is a professional Rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Riley Brown (born on 15 October 1984 in Bundaberg, Queensland) is an Australian professional Rugby league player who is A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Brent Grose (born 11 September, 1979) is a Rugby league player who plays for Sydney Roosters. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench William Marshall Mason (born 15 April 1980 in Toronto New South Wales) is a professional Rugby league player in the Australian National A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Mark O'Meley (born 22 May, 1981 in West Wyalong New South Wales) is an Australian professional Rugby league player for the 2008 squad 1-200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1000 1000– Notable players
In 2000, the Sydney Roosters released their "Team of the Century" which included players from 1908 to 2000. The official team is listed below along with their Sydney Roosters cap number. A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports [24]
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In 2007 the Sydney Roosters announced "The Centurions", a team consisting of the greatest players to have played 100 games or more for the club between 1908 and 2007. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Arthur Henry Beetson, OAM (born 22 January 1945 in Roma Queensland) is an Australian former Rugby league player and coach A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Ron Coote is an Australian former representative Rugby league player whose club career was played with the South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Sid 'Joe' Pearce was an Australian Rugby league player for the Australia national rugby league team and the Eastern Suburbs club A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Andy Norval (1912-1999 was an Australian Rugby league player a national and state representative lock-forward whose club career was with Sydney's Kevin 'Horrie' Hastings (born on January 5, 1957 in Surry Hills New South Wales) is an Australian multi-award winning Rugby league John Beaton (1914-1996 was an Australian Rugby league player a national representative of the 1930s whose club career was played with Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Jack "Bluey" Watkins was an Australian Rugby league footballer Barry ‘Bunny’ Reilly (born Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league player who played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations Jack Arthur Gibson OAM ( 27 February 1929 &ndash 9 May 2008) was an Australian Rugby league identity - a player commentator The team was selected by Ray Chesterton, Ian Heads, David Middleton and Alan Clarkson and was unveiled at the 100 years season launch at the Hordern Pavillion on 10 March 2007. The Hordern Pavilion is a Building located in Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the grounds of the old Sydney Showground Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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Honours
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For more details on this topic, see List of Sydney Roosters honours. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Arthur Henry Beetson, OAM (born 22 January 1945 in Roma Queensland) is an Australian former Rugby league player and coach A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Ron Coote is an Australian former representative Rugby league player whose club career was played with the South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Sid 'Joe' Pearce was an Australian Rugby league player for the Australia national rugby league team and the Eastern Suburbs club A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Andy Norval (1912-1999 was an Australian Rugby league player a national and state representative lock-forward whose club career was with Sydney's Craig Fitzgibbon (born 16 June 1977 in Wollongong, New South Wales) is an Australian Rugby league player who plays for the Ernie Norman (1913-1993 was an Australian Rugby league player - a state and national representative Centre or Five-eighth. Luke Ricketson is a former Australian Rugby league player who played for the Sydney Roosters. Barry ‘Bunny’ Reilly (born Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league player who played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations Jack Arthur Gibson OAM ( 27 February 1929 &ndash 9 May 2008) was an Australian Rugby league identity - a player commentator The following is a list of titles that the National Rugby League club the Sydney Roosters, have won
- New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League runners-up: 14
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- 1976, 2003
- New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League minor premierships: 16
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- 1912, 1913, 1923, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1945, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981, 2004
- New South Wales Rugby League Club Championships: 12
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- 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1970, 1974, 1975, 2004, 2006
- City Cup: 3
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- 1914, 1915, 1916
- Pre-Season Cup titles: 4
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- 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981
- Amco Cup: 2
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- 1975, 1978
- Foundation Cup Titles: 2
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- 2007, 2008
- Sevens: 1
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- First Division, Premier League[26]: 9
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- 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1935, 1937, 1949, 1986, 2004
- Jersey Flegg: 14
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- 1914, 1917, 1924, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1941, 1947, 1970, 1976, 1993, 2002, 2004
- Presidents Cup: 15
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- 1910, 1911, 1913, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1927, 1938, 1948, 1949, 1955, 1978, 1987, 1993
- S. New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia The Australian Rugby League (ARL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in Australia 1911 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the fourth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney 1912 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the fifth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney 1913 's New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the sixth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney 1923 's New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the sixteenth season of the Rugby league football competition based in Sydney, New South Wales 1935 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the twenty-eighth season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney New South Wales. 1936 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the twenty-ninth season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney New South Wales. 1937 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the thirtieth season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney New South Wales. 1940 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the thirty-third season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney New South Wales. 1945 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the thirty-eighth season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia The Australian Rugby League (ARL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in Australia 1919 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was twelfth season of the Rugby league competition based in Sydney. 1921 's New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the Fourteenth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney 1931 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the twenty-fourth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney. 1972 's New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the sixty-fifth season of professional Rugby league football in Australia The World Club Challenge (WCC (also referred to as the Carnegie World Club Challenge (CWCC for sponsorship purposes is an annual Rugby league match held between 2003's World Club Challenge was contested on Sunday February 16 by National Rugby League season 2002 premiers the Sydney Roosters and Super League VII The City Cup was a Rugby league competition involving Australian premiership teams In the 1974 Wills pre-season cup final Eastern Suburbs defeated South Sydney, 43-0 The Amco Cup (also known by various other sponsors' names including the Tooth Cup, KB Cup, National Panasonic Cup and Panasonic Cup) was a mid-week The Foundation Cup is a Rugby league match in Australia held annually before the commencing NRL season each year The New South Wales Cup or VB New South Wales Cup (for sponsorship reasons is a Rugby league competition for clubs in New South Wales G. Ball Cup: 2
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Footnotes
- ^ Aussie's facilities & atmosphere reach new heights. Sydney Cricket Ground (2007-03-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Retrieved on 2007-04-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer
- ^ In Australia, a foundation club is one that played in the first season of a competition. Eastern Suburbs played in the first season of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, the predecessor to the National Rugby League competition.
- ^ a b c d at a meeting at the Paddington Town Hall in Sydney, Sydney Roosters (Eastern Suburbs) RL1908. com. Retrieved on 15 August 2006. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ a b Club History Sydney Roosters Rugby League 2006. Retrieved on 8 October 2006. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Rugby League Tables / Regular Season / All Teams Rugby League Tables & Statistics Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Rugby League Tables / Game Records / Easts Rugby League Tables & Statistics Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ This reference to Jack Gibson as a "Super Coach" is quite common terminology in Australian rugby league circles, given Gibson's outstanding coaching record. For further information, see Australian Associated Press. Australian Associated Press (AAP is Australia 's national News agency. Super coach Gibson salutes his favourite players The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 August 2003. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 8 October 2006. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ a b Rugby League Tables / Attendances Easts Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Retrieved on 5 October 2006. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Brown, Alex, Brown, Malcolm and Maley, Jacqueline. Fairytale of the year: Panthers pluck Roosters The Sydney Morning Herald 6 October 2003. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 4 November 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Walter, Brad. A sticky end for Ricky The Sydney Morning Herald 29 August 2006. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 4 November 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Fagan, Sean. Origin of the Rooster and club colours Sydney Roosters minisite. 31 July 2006. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 10 August 2006. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Bryce, Shannon. Sydney Roosters History The World of Rugby League Retrieved on 10 July 2006. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Fagan, Sean. Club Histories - New Speculations Rl1908. com. Retrieved on 4 November 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ 100 Year Celebration - Jersey Competition Sydney Roosters Rugby League 2006. Retrieved on 10 August 2006. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Roosters 100 Years Jersey Unveiled Sydney Roosters Rugby League 2006. 25 October 2006. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 4 November 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ The Australian Rugby League records Co-op Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Timeline Sydney Roosters minisite Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Sydney Cricket Ground No. 2 Cricinfo Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Rugby League Tables / Season Summary / Easts Rugby League Tables & Statistics Retrieved on 6 October 2006. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Roosters Australia Wide Sydney Roosters Rugby League 2006. Retrieved on 9 August 2006. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Australian Associated Press. Australian Associated Press (AAP is Australia 's national News agency. Tigers supporters stay loyal as Roosters fans lose faith The Sydney Morning Herald. 29 July 2006. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 October 2006. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ 120 to go!. Sydney Roosters (2008-02-25). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Retrieved on 2008-02-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation
- ^ Secret Bulldog Business The Sydney Morning Herald. August 17, 2002. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 13 August 2006. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ a b Player List Sydney Roosters Minisite Retrieved on 4 November 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Up until 1994, the top division of the premiership in New South Wales was the New South Wales Rugby League premiership; since then, it has been the Australian Rugby League (1995–1997) and the National Rugby League. New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first Rugby league football club competition established in Australia The Australian Rugby League (ARL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in Australia
- ^ Up until 2002, the second division of rugby league in New South Wales was Reserve Grade/Presidents Cup/First Division Premiers; since then, it has been the NSWRL Premier League. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games The New South Wales Cup or VB New South Wales Cup (for sponsorship reasons is a Rugby league competition for clubs in New South Wales
References
- Rugby League Tables and Statistics. The World of Rugby League. Retrieved on 8 October 2006.
- Hall of Fame. Australian Rugby League. Retrieved on 8 October 2006.
External links
- Official websites
- Fan websites
- News sites