Round 5
Eastern Suburbs Roosters 28 def. Balmain Tigers 17
Team Info
Eastern Suburbs
- Previous Game:
- Round 4 vs. Parramatta
- Next Game:
- Round 6 vs. Canterbury
- Out:
- Dick Thornett (second row), Greg Bandiera (bench), Graham Olling (bench)
- In:
- Arthur Beetson (front row)
- Changes:
- John Armstrong (front row to second row)
Balmain
- Previous Game:
- Round 4 vs. Penrith
- Next Game:
- Round 6 vs. St George
- Out:
- Garry Leo (front row), Dick Jeffery (bench)
- In:
- Joe Walsh (second row)
- Changes:
- Terry Cross (second row to front row)
Match Notes
Gary Leo failed a fitness test on Thursday and was replaced by Joe Walsh in the 2nd row with Terry Cross moving to prop, Greg Fryer took over as captain.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash