Round 16
North Sydney Bears 13 lost to Newtown 23
Team Info
North Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. St George
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. South Sydney
- Out:
- Tim Pickup (five-eighth), Johnny Fairns (halfback), John McDonell (second row)
- In:
- Bob Doyle (five-eighth), John Payne (second row), Ian Sheerin (bench)
- Changes:
- Keith Outten (bench to halfback)
Newtown
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. Cronulla
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Gary Sullivan (second row), Oscar Danielson (bench)
- In:
- Peter Parry (second row), John Bonham (bench), Mark Robertson (bench)
Match Notes
John Fairns dropped out of the Norths on Thursday and was replaced by Keith Outten who also took over as captain.
Ross Warner was sent off in the 1st half for stamping on an opponent's head.
Doug Kemister injured a knee and was replaced by Mark Robertson in the 1st half, Neil Pringle was replaced in the 2nd half due to a shoulder injury & a cut to the eye he was replaced by John Bonham.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash