Round 22
Newtown 5 lost to Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 25
Team Info
Newtown
- Previous Game:
- Round 21 vs. South Sydney
- Next Game:
- Endeavour Cup 1971 - Round 1 vs. Canterbury
- Out:
- Nelson Clark (wing), Doug Kemister (hooker)
- In:
- Ken Wilson (wing), Dennis Gardiner (front row), Ian Sartori (bench)
- Changes:
- Oscar Danielson (front row to hooker)
Manly
- Previous Game:
- Round 21 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Major Semi vs. South Sydney
- Out:
- John McDonald (centre), Fred Jones (hooker)
- In:
- Graham Eadie (centre)
- Changes:
- Max Krilich (bench to hooker)
Match Notes
Manly lost John McDonald with an ankle injury, Bob Fulton & Fred Jones with shoulder injuries during the week they were replaced by Graham Eadie, Mike McLean & Max Krilich.
This game was originally scheduled for Henson Park but due to the state of the ground on Sunday morning due to days of rain the match was transferred to Brookvale Oval.
Brian Moore was sent off for a high tackle 9 mins into the 2nd half.
Dennis Gardiner was carried from the field with a knee injury 5 mins from the end he was replaced by Ian Sartori.
Peter Peters was sent off for a high tackle 28 mins into the 2nd half, Allan Thomson injured a hamstring towards the end of the game and was replaced by Ron Sparkes.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash, Max Turner