A
full list of players that have played first grade for the Dragons
club since 1921.
| S:
St George |
I:
Illawarra |
SI:
St George Illawarra |
Games may also mean interchange |
repl:
replacement |
*
current player |
| Name |
Details |
Notes
/ info links |
|
Tallis,
Gorden
'Raging Bull'
|
S,
1992-95, 30 games + 24 repl.
17t, 1g (70pts)
|
Second
row forward.
Qld rep (1994 & 1998-2003. Super League
tri series: 1997).
Aust rep (1998-2003. Super League: 1997)
Townsville youngster signed with Saints
in 1992. The 'Raging Bull' made an immediate impact with
his trademark busting runs up the middle of the ruck.
Tallis played in the 1993 grand final and was selected
for Queensland in 1994. During
the Super League conflict, Tallis was snared by the Broncos
and the firey second rower opted to sit out the 1996 season
rather than play out his contract with Saints who refused
to release him. Against the odds, the Dragons went onto
that year's grand final without Tallis who played Rugby
Union to keep fit.
Tallis joined the powerful Brisbane side in 1997.
One of the greatest second rowers of
his generation, Tallis realised a dream when he was named
as Australian captain in 2002.
Retired in 2004.
more: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 |
| Tandy,
Ryan |
SI,
2003, 3 games (incl repl) (0pts) |
Signed
with Souths for 2004 |
| Tatana,
Henry |
S,
1975-76, 42 games + 1 repl.
4t, 105g (222pts) |
Prop
forward. Goal kicker.
New Zealand Test international.
Top club scorer for 1975 (117pts), Tatana kicked St
George through to that year's semi-finals.
Played in the 1975 grand final.
Henry
was the club's top point scorer again in 1975 (117pts)
and 1976 (105pts).
Later became captain-coach and then president of the
Cessnock club.
Passed away suddenly following a heart attack in June
1998, in Brisbane, aged just 53.
more: 1975, 1976
|
Taylor,
Mark
 |
I,
1994, 2 games + 1 repl.
1t, 5g (14pts) |
Fullback.
Utility back.
Hailed from Thirroul.
Made his first grade debut at the age of 29.
Taylor could play fullback, centre or five eighth.
Went on to involvement with Thirroul RLFC. |
Te
Maari, Lee
 |
SI,
2006,
2 games.
(0pts) |
Lock
forward.
Born: 28 July 1985.
Junior Club: Joondevup Gaints , Perth.
Height: 188cm.
First grade debut: Dragons (v Panthers), 19 March 2006,
WIN Stadium (Rd 2).
Lee Te Maari linked up with the Dragons in 2005 following
a stint with the North Sydney Bears.
Te Maari was released at the end of 2006 and has been
contracted to the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2007. |
Terp,
Rex
 |
S,
1991-94, 16 games + 19 repl.
14t (56pts)
I, 1995, 3 games.
1t (4pts) |
more:
1993 |
Thomas,
Joe
 |
I,
1994, 5 games + 1 repl.
1t (4pts) |
Hooker.
Souths junior broke his leg while playing with the Rabbitohs.
Came back to play in Canterbury's 1988 premiership winning
side.
Shifted to Wests and was captain before having a falling
out with coach Warren Ryan.
Finished first grade career with Illawarra. |
| Thomas,
Peter |
S,
1982, 2 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Thomas,
Steve |
S,
1987-88, 8 games. 1t (4pts) |
|
| Thompson,
Darren |
I,
1984, 1 game. (0pts) |
Fullback. |
|
Thompson,
Lance (c)
'Thommo'
|
S,
1995-98, 49 games + 20 repl. 4t, 9g (34pts)
SI, 1999-2005, 132 games (incl repl.)
20t, 8g (96pts)
TOTAL: 1995-2005, 201 games (incl repl). 24t, 17g (130pts)
|
Second
row forward.
Born: 16 Feb 1978, Sydney.
St George junior (Hurstville United).
First Grade debut: Saints v Cronulla at Caltex Field,
June 24, 1995.
Played in 1996 and 1999 grand finals.
Represented City Firsts as captain in 2001.
He also played for City Origin in 2003 and 2004.
Thompson declared his passion as a true
clubman when he once exclaimed, "I would die for StGeorge"
Took a pay cut for 2004 so the club could re-sign other
star players under the salary cap.
In 2004, following a series of stand-out performances,
Thompson was named in NSW's 30-man State of Origin training
squad.
Thompson played all 26 games (including two semi-final
appearances) in 2005, often defying injury. He was contracted
to play with Saints in 2006 but a much publicised falling
out with the club saw him released. Thompson signed with
the Sharks for 2006.
more: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001. 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005 |
Thompson,
Paul
 |
I,
1982-83, 34 games.
6t, 1fg (24pts) |
Five
eighth. |
| Thompson,
Ray |
S,
1954, 2 games. (0pts) |
|
| Thompson,
Warren |
S,
1970, 9 games.
5t (15pts) |
Centre.
Five eighth. Winger.
A competitive sprinter, Thompson captain-coached
Wollongong Norths in 1967. |
Thorby,
Ricky*
 |
SI,
2007-08
10 games.
(0pts) |
Forward.
Born: 2/10/1985, New Zealand.
Height: 181cm
Previous Clubs: Foxton Rebels, Unton Cobras, Innisfail
Leprechauns.
Rep Honours: NZ Residents, 2006 NZ Mabri
First Grade Debut: 1/6/2007 (Round 12), Dragons 11 v Broncos
4 at Kogarah.
Ricky Thorby is contracted with Saints until 2009. |
Thurgate,
Kendall
 |
I,
1983, 6 games.
3t (12pts) |
Centre.
Following three tries in six top grade games, Thurgate
played in the 1984 President's Cup squad, but never returned
to play first grade again. |
| Tiernan,
Phil |
I,
1989-91, 12 games + 9 repl.
(0pts) |
Prop
forward.
An Illawarra junior, Tiernan was a member of Helensburgh's
premiership winning side.
Went on to play with the Parramatta club. |
Tierney,
Niel
 |
S,
1990-93, 30 games + 27 repl.
1t (4pts) |
Forward.
Qld rep (1997).
Formerly from Wynnum-Manly, Tierney won
the Brisbane competition's Rothmans Medal in 1989.
Joined St George (1990-93), Wests (1994-95) and Manly
(1996-98).
Didn't play with Saints in the 1992 and
1993 grand finals but played against Saints with Manly
in the 1996 grand final.
more: 1990, 1996 |
|
Timmins,
Shaun (c)
'Timmo'
|
I,
1994-98, 86 games. 28t, 11g, 1fg (136pts)
SI, 1999-2000 & 2002-2006, 124 games (incl repl.)
27t (108pts)
TOTAL: 1994-2000 & 2002-06, 210 games (incl repl).
55t, 11g, 1fg (243pts)
|
|
Shaun
Timmins
First Grade
|
|
| Position |
Centre,
lock forward, second row forward, five
eighth. |
| Born |
6
Aug 1976, Kiama, NSW |
| Junior
Club |
Kiama |
| Height |
184cm |
| Debut |
Dragons
(v Sharks), Aussie Stadium, 17 Mar 2002,
(Rd 1) |
| NSW
rep |
2000
& 2002-2004 |
| Aust
rep |
1999-2000
& 2002, 2004 |
|
|
A
graduate of Kiama High School, Shaun Timmins went on to
an illustrious career playing in nine State of Origin
clashes for New South Wales and eight Tests for Australia.
In all, Timmins played 210 first grade club games including
number of matches for Saints as stand-in captain.
A powerful runner and ruthless defender, Timmins was selected
to play for NSW in 2000. In the same year, he suffered
a leg injury which revealed a worsening knee condition
and required a bone graft. The rare condition sidelined
the State of Origin star for approximately 18 months.
Timmins returned to the field in 2002 and showed tremendous
ability to again represent NSW and then Australia in the
July Test match against Great Britain.
He was named the club's best player in 2002.
In 2003, Timmins played Country Origin. Then, after just
one match at five eighth for Saints, Timmins gained further
rep honours when selected at five eighth for NSW.
Unfortunately, Timmins was unable to join the Kangaroo
Tour of 2003 due to ongoing knee problems and underwent
what was his fifth knee operation.
Following another comeback from injury, Timmins once again
stamped his authority on the competition, gaining selection
for the Kangaroos in the 2004 'Anzac' Test match between
Australia and New Zealand.
In the same year, Timmins was selected for NSW and was
named man-of-the-match in Origin 1 after kicking the winning
field goal in extra time.
Following the 2004 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain, France
and the USA, Timmins announced his retirement from representative
football, stating that he would be focussing on winning
a premiership with the Dragons.
In 2005, Timmins played 25 first grade matches (out of
26) including two semi-final appearances.
In 2006, Timmins overcame injuries to play 11 first grade
matches and feature in the Dragons charge into the finals.
In both the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Saints fell one game
short of qualifying for the grand final.
In late 2006, with ESL and Gold Coast contracts put away,
the 30-year-old Timmins eventually took doctor's advice
and announced his retirement from the game.
more: 1999, 2004, 2006 |
Tipping,
Norm
 |
S,
1932-33, 1936 & 1943-44, 25 games.
1t, 1g (5pts) |
Winger.
Centre. Five Eighth. Fullback.
St George RU convert, Tipping had a horror
run with injuries which included a broken back in 1936.
Coached St George in the 1950s and was the
coach when Saints won the 1956 Grand Final which commenced
their 11 year reign as premiers.
He was ruthlessly sacked as coach at the conclusion of
the 1956 season to make way for Ken Kearney but remained
with the club as the Presidents Cup coach despite offers
from Wests.
One of the most passionate club men to ever
come out of St George, Norm Tipping passed away in 2002.
more: 1932, 1944, 1955, 1956, 2002 |
Toga,
Apisai
 |
S,
1968-72, 60 games + 5 repl.
9t (27pts) |
Forward.
A popular player, Apisai Toga came to Saints
from Fiji and also played with Lancashire club Rochdale
(UK) in the late 1960s.
In 1973, Toga collapsed during a training
session and later tragically died of tetanus poisoning;
an injury sustained while diving amongst coral in Fiji
in the off season.
Brother of Inosi Toga.
more: 1970, 1973 |
| Toga,
Inosi |
S,
1969-74, 5 games + 7 repl.
(0pts) |
Forward.
Brother of Apisai Toga.
more: 1970 |
| Torpy,
G |
S,
1928, 2 games. 1t (3pts) |
|
Torrens,
Albert
 |
SI,
2005, 10 games.
3t (12pts) |
Centre.
Born 1 July 1976 in Casino, NSW.
Casino Cougars junior.
Previously played with Manly and Northern Eagles (1998-2004),
debuting in first grade in round 1 of 1998 (Manly v Brisbane
at ANZ Stadium, March 13, 1998).
Torrens was known for his hard hitting and no nonsense
style of play in both defence and attack. An experienced
campaigner, Torrens provided good service for Saints in
2005, filling in while regular first graders were unavailable
through representative duties or injury.
After just one season with St George Illawarra, Torrens
went on to play with the Huddersfield Giants in the UK. |
| Townsend,
Sean |
S,
1991, 1 game + 2 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Townsend,
Tony |
S,
1985-87, 9 games + 8 repl. 1t (4pts) |
|
| Tradd,
P 'Jock' |
S,
1946, 3 games. 1t, 1g (5pts) |
|
Traynor,
Arnold (c)
|
S,
1922-28 & 1930, 96 games.
28t, 46g (176pts) |
Five
eighth. Goal kicker.
Graded in 1921.
Saints captain in 1925 and 1926 and the first clubman
to play 100 grade games.
Played a brilliant individual game against Souths at the
SCG in 1926.
Top first grade point scorer for club in
1926.
Played in Saints' first premiership-deciding
final appearance in 1927.
Arnold Traynor was also involved in the
Earl Park Riot of 1928.
Played in the famous runners up side of 1930.
more: 1921, 1926, 1928, team
1930 |
Treacy,
Darren
 |
S,
1997-98, 39 games + 1 repl.
6t (24pts)
SI, 1999-2001, 66 games (incl repl).
12t (48pts)
TOTAL: 106 games
18t (72pts) |
Second
row forward.
Signed with Salford for 2002.
more: 1998, 1999 |
| Treneman,
Craig |
I,
1982-83, 13 games |
|
Trudgett,
Tony
 |
S,
1978-83, 135 games.
23t (71pts)
 |
Five
eighth.
NSW rep (1980).
Originally from Oberon, played with Thirroul
and Corrimal in the Illawarra competition.
Played
in 1979 Grand Final victory.
Played for NSW against Great Britain in
1979 and played for NSW in 1980 in a non-Origin match
at Leichhardt.
Played for Yenda in 1984 before joining Penrith in 1985.
Went onto player-coach with Nambucca Heads (NSW) in 1986.
Son of former Parramatta player, Rolph Trudgett
more: 1979
team |
| Tuffy,
Richard |
S,
1988, 2 repl. (0pts) |
|
Tunbridge,
Brendon
 |
I,
1997-98. 19 repl. (0pts) |
Second
row forward.
Dapto junior and returned to Dapto after 1999. |
Turner,
G
 |
S,
1922 & 1924, 3 games.
(0pts) |
Played
in initial second grade match in 1921.
Captain of second grade runners-up side in 1923.
more: 1921 |
| Turner,
Graeme |
S,
1966-69, 17 games + 4 repl.
4t (12pts) |
|
| Turner,
L |
S,
1948-49, 3 games. (0pts) |
|
| Turner,
P |
S,
1969, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Turvey,
Cedric |
S,
1942, 6 games.
1t (3pts) |
NSW
rep (1941).
Played in 1942 grand final losing side and
only ever played first grade with St George. |
|
Tutt,
Nathan
'Tutty'
|
SI,
2002, 19 games (incl repl).
4t (16pts)
|
Second
row forward.
Born: 23 Jan 1980, Sydney.
Junior Club: Lower Clarence.
First Grade Debut: Roosters v. Nthn Eagles at SFS, July
8, 2002
Represented Combined First Division in 2001.
Played one first grade game with the Roosters
in 2001 before joining Saints, scoring four tries in 2002.
Received 'Mark Coyne Award' for Premier League Player
of the Year but was released at the end of 2003.
more: 2003 |
Tye,
Clarrie F (c)
 |
S,
1921-27, 81 games.
11t (33pts) |
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (1919 & 1921).
Played in initial first grade match for Saints in 1921.
A former Wests forward (1914-16 & 1919-20), Clarrie
Tye brought a wealth of experience to St George.
A tough and durable front rower, Tye was one of Saints'
best players from 1921-27. In a career of many highlights,
he scored the match winning try in Saints first ever home
game at Hurstville Oval in May 1921.
Club captain in 1923. Played in Saints' first premiership-deciding
final appearance in 1927.
In 1928, a club testimonial of £50 went to Clarrie
Tye for services, on and off the field .
more: 1921 |
Tyquin,
Bill
 |
S,
1941, 15 games.
8t (24pts) |
Forward.
NSW rep (1941)
Qld rep (1945-46 & 1948-49)
Aust rep (1948-49)
Queenslander played in 1941 Grand Final
victory and was sent off along with Easts' forward, Jack
Arnold.
Went onto to captain Australia in 1948-49
and became president of Southern Suburbs Leagues Club
in Brisbane in the 1960s.
Older brother of 1956 Kangaroo, Tom Tyquin.
more: 1941 |
Upfield,
Paul
 |
I,
1984-88, 66 games + 1 repl.
9t, 1fg (38pts)
S, 1989, 3 games + 2 repl.
(0pts) |
Fullback.
Centre. Five eighth. Lock forward. Second row forward.
Prop forward.
A versatile running utility, Upfield represented
Country Origin in 1988. Achieved success with Illawarra
but was unable to match it with stints at St George and
Balmain.
Went
to play and coach in Nowra, Wagga, Bathurst, Wollongong
and Orange. |
| Van
Heekeren, B |
S,
1955, 5 games. (0pts) |
|
| Vaughan,
T |
S,
1945, 2 games. (0pts) |
|
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