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CLUB HONOURSFirst Grade Premierships (20): 1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971.Runners Up (12): 1910, 1916, 1917, 1923, 1924, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1969.Most Recent Premiership: 1971, beating St.George 16-10.Last Grand Final Appearance: 1971, beating St.George 16-10.Mid-Week Cup (1): 1981.Pre-Season Challenge (1): 1994.Sevens (1): 1988.First Grade Coaches: Shaun McRae (2005), Arthur Kitinas (2004), Paul Langmack (2003-04), Craig Coleman (2002, 1998-99), Steve Martin (1998), Ken Shine (1994-97), Bob McCarthy (1975, 1994), Frank Curry (1991-93), George Piggins (1986-90), Ron Willey (1983-85), Bill Anderson (1980-92), Jack Gibson (1978-79), John O?Neill (1977), Johnny King (1976), Clive Churchill (1958, 1967-75), Barnie Purcell (1964-66), Denis Donoghue (1959-63), Jack Raynor (1950-57), Dave Watson (1935-36, 1947-49), Arthur Hennessy (1918, 1946), Eric Lewis (1945), Alf Blair (1927, 1944), Jim Tait (1941-43), Charlie Lynch (1928-34), 1937-40), Howard Hallett (1925-26), Owen McCarthy (1924), John Roswell (1913).PLAYER AWARDS:Dally M Player of the Year (1): Robert Laurie (1980).Rothmans Medal Winners (2): Denis Pittard (1969, 1971).REPRESENTATIVE HONOURSAustralian Internationals (62): Tommy Anderson, Jim Armstrong, Alf Blair, Cec Blinkhorn, Ray Branighan, Tim Brasher, Arthur Butler, Billy Cann, Mark Carroll, Clive Churchill, Michael Cleary, Ron Coote, Les Cowie, Frank Curran, Steve Darmody, Les Davidson, Jim Davis, Denis Donoghue, Terry Fahey, Harry Finch, Bryan Fletcher, Herb Gilbert, Bob Grant, Johnny Greaves, Howard Hallett, Ernie Hammerton, Greg Hawick, Arthur Hennessy, Bob Honan, Harold Horder, Brian James, Harry Kadwell, Clem Kennedy, Joe Kerwick, Jack Levison, Eric Lewis, Jim Lisle, Paddy Maher, Bob McCarthy, Ted McGrath, Ian Moir, Ray Norman, Alf O'Connor, Frank O'Connor, John O'Neill, Arthur Oxford, George Piggins, Denis Pittard, Bernie Purcell, Jack Rayner, Eddie Root, Johnny Rosewell, Paul Sait, John Sattler, Eric Simms, Bill Spence, Gary Stevens, George Treweek, Elwyn Walters, Benny Wearing, Jack Why, Percy Williams.Test Captains (4): Arthur Hennessy (1908), Clive Churchill (1950-55), John Sattler (1969-70), Bob McCarthy (1973).World Cup Captains (2): Clive Churchill (1954), Ron Coote (1970).State of OriginNew South Wales (13): Phil Blake, David Boyle, Tim Brasher, Mark Carroll, Les Davidson, Mario Fenech, Bryan Fletcher, Gary Hambly, Graham Lyons, Tony Melrose, Ziggy Nisczcot, Tony Rampling, Peter Tunks.Queensland (3): Mitch Brennan, Ashley Harrison, Julian O?Neill.INDIVIDUAL RECORDSMost Appearances:Bob McCarthy (211), Craig Coleman (208), Eric Simms (206), John Sattler (195), Jack Raynor (194), Alf Blair (186), Michael Andrews (182), Mario Fenech (181), Les Cowie (176), Bernie Purcell (173), Benny Wearing (172), David Boyle (169), Alf Blair (167), Denis Donoghue (166), Paul Sait (165), Gary Stevens (162).Most Tries in a Match:5 by Harold Horder vs North Sydney (32-17), RAS Showground, June 4, 19175 by Harold Horder vs North Sydney (31-8), RAS Showground, July 14, 19175 by Alan Quinlivan vs University (49-9), Earl Park, July 11, 19365 by Don Manson vs University (63-0), Sydney Sports Ground, April 17, 19375 by John Graves vs Eastern Suburbs (48-6), Redfern Oval, July 16, 19495 by Ian Moir vs Parramatta (50-10), Redfern Oval, June 6, 19575 by Eric Sladden vs Parramatta (48-12), Cumberland Oval, August 10, 1957Most Tries in a Season:29 by Les Brennan, 1954Most Tries for the Club:144 by Benny Wearing, 1921-33105 by Ian Moir, 1952-58102 by Harold Horder, 1912-24100 by Bob McCarthy, 1963-78Most Goals in a Match:11 by Eric Simms vs Cronulla, Redern Oval, Apr 11, 1969Simms once kicked six goals and five drop-goals against Penrith at Penrith Stadium, Jul 27, 1969Most Goals in a Season:112 by Eric Simms, 1969 (not including 19 Drop-Goals)Most Goals for the Club:803 by Eric Simms, 1965-75 (not including 86 Drop-Goals)Most Points in a Match:29 by Johnny Graves (3t, 10g) vs Eastern Suburbs at Sydney Sports Ground, Jun 7, 1952Most Points in a Season:265 by Eric Simms (1t, 112g, 19dg), 1969Most Points for the Club:1,841 by Eric Simms (23t, 803g, 86dg), 1965-751,126 by Bernie Purcell (36t, 509g), 1949-60RECORD RESULTSBiggest Win: 67-0 vs Western Suburbs, RAS Showground, Jul 23, 1910Worst Defeat: 62-0 vs Sydney City Roosters, Sydney Football Stadium, Apr 25, 1996