On the Cover | St George Dragons in E.E. Christensen’s Year Book
Explore the St George Dragons players featured on E.E. Christensen’s Rugby League Year Book covers, capturing moments from one of rugby league’s greatest eras.
1956 | Ken Kearney
Featured during Kearney’s influential tenure as captain-coach, a role that helped shape St George’s early premiership success.
1957 | Frank Burge
Appearing as a revered figure in rugby league history, Burge symbolised the foundations on which St George’s dominance was built.
1958 | Norm Provan
Shown at the beginning of Provan’s rise, this cover marks the emergence of a player who would become central to St George’s premiership era.
1960 | Reg Gasnier
Featured as Gasnier established himself as one of the game’s most exciting centres during St George’s run of premiership victories.
1961 | Johnny Raper
This cover reflects Raper’s growing impact as a dynamic and versatile player in the heart of the Dragons’ championship side.
1962 | Reg Gasnier
By 1962, Gasnier had become a defining figure of the team, representing the skill and confidence of the Dragons at their peak.
1964 | Ian Walsh
Walsh appears during a period when he was a reliable presence in a team defined by consistency and sustained success.
1965 | Reg Gasnier & Johnny Raper
Together on the cover, Gasnier and Raper symbolise the leadership and talent driving St George’s continued premiership dominance.
1967 | Billy Smith
Featured in a season highlighting Smith’s strength and reliability, qualities central to St George’s forward pack.
1971 | Graeme Langlands
Langlands appears as a new generation star, signalling the evolution of the Dragons as the club entered a changing era.
1972 | Graeme Langlands
Returning to the cover, Langlands represents flair and confidence, embodying St George’s enduring presence in the game.
Story created by Museum, Archives and Art Services for St George D.R.L.F.C
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