SECOND 25 YEARS 1981-2006
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Scott Bowen (86-92) - NSW U19s, Country and Central North representative. A strong, aggressive, tough tackling loose forward who loved a big workload.
Michael Crawford - An exceedingly gifted player who could create anything from anywhere.
Kevin Dickie (86-88) - Central North representative. A big strong running centre - nightmare to stop.
Tim Gavin - Wallaby. A strong, quiet leader, outstanding backrower and 80-minute player.
Chris Goscomb - An elusive player in the Campese mould - could play several positions.
Pat Hennessy (92-04) - A fast, aggressive breakaway with 110% commitment.
Peter Hinchey (84-86) - An explosive player with great hands and strong defence.
Bruce Hockings (81-2006) - A tireless half-back. Has played over 340 games and still going.
Justin Law - A dynamic hooker, strong in attack and defence.
Greg Lumber - A fiery player, loved the tough stuff.
James McPherson - A freakish, tough, amazingly fast flanker who could play anywhere.
Tim Moule - An equally at home half-back or five-eighth. Talented and elusive.
Paul O'Donnell - A great defensive centre and hard man to bring down.
Michael Palmer - A hard, aggressive non-stop hooker who could play anywhere in the front row.
Joe Perkins - A strong, reliable forward who could fit in anywhere.
Michael Perrett - A tough prop who thrived on the hard stuff.
Mark Redden - A cunning prop with amazing ball-retention ability. Always there.
Peter Riordan - An excellent half-back who could read the game. Great leader.
David Rose - A strong, fast centre or winger with great fend and try-scoring ability.
James Simson - Could play from prop to flanker. A non-stop player who never gave up.
James Thibault - A strong running back. A game breaker and try-scoring machine.
Ash Whitney - A tough prop known as "The Breaker". Hard, tough and reliable.
Anthony Williams - A solid prop who played 110% week-in, week-out.
Cameron Wilson - A spectacular strong running big fullback with a great kicking game.
Jeff Wilson - Central North and Country representative. A gifted player who could play in any position. Specialist lock.
Coach - Paul Hassab - A great coach who never asked anything he'd not do himself.
FIRST 25 YEARS 1956-1980
Barry Bailie (79-80) - A great half-back whom the forwards could always rely on.
Alan Beer (80-83) - A fast, unpredictable winger with great peripheral vision.
Stuart Bray (64-71) - An attacking fly-half and great decision maker.
Jerome Carrigan (69-79) - A hard running centre and line-breaker.
Sam Clifton (79-83) - Country and Central North representative. A coach's dream - great captain and number 7.
Don Ewing (66-78) - Central North representative. A brilliant self-taught scrummager who took no prisoners.
John Faure-Brac (69-80) - Central North representative. An elusive, speedy half-back with great hands.
Bernie Foster (64-69) Central North representative. Outstanding hooker and tight-head specialist.
Andy Frend (72-79) Central North U21s representative. A lightning fast winger and try-scoring machine.
Robert Frend (65-74) Country and Central North representative. A brilliant tight-five player and member of the "up the jumper" Country team.
Max Gavel (56-59) - A brilliant tough forward, an asset to any pack.
Terry Gleeson (66-71) - A great fullback with uncanny kicking accuracy
Jim Gregg (58-64) - Central North representative. A brilliant half-back at all levels. Tough and reliable.
John Heath (56-60) - Wallaby triallist, Country and Central North representative. An outstanding and robust forward, tough as oak.
Phil Heath (70-75) - Central North representative. A great leader and No. 8 with brilliant cover defence.
Robert Heath (56-59). NSW, Country and Central North representative. A specialist front rower. Fast and unstoppable over 25 yards.
Bernie Hennessy (58-66) - Central North representative. Lightning fast centre with an unbelievable swerve.
Michael Hennessy (64-79) - Central North U21s representative. A fast, fit breakaway. Could play anywhere from the back row to wing.
Michael Herden (65-76) - Central North representative. A strong well-balanced runner and line-breaker.
Russell Hughes (62-74) - Central North representative. The best second- rower Gunnedah has produced.
Terry Law (66-71) - A dynamic and nuggety hooker,outstanding striker.
Stephen McDonagh (79-84) - NSW B and Country representative. A big second rower who was an outstanding lineout specialist.
Peter Osborne (70-71) - An excellent flanker who inspired his team-mates to a greater effort.
Robert Stinson (71-82) - Central North representative. A fast, reliable and safe fullback, and solid defender.
Brice Stokes (62-73) - Central North representative. A quick strong back rower.
Coach - Alan Cameron - Wallaby captain 55-56 and 1970 premiership coach. Inspirational.