Ring of Champions /

The Club's Ring of Champions - a selection of 19 of the greatest players to have pulled on the Bulldogs jersey, as well as legendary Chief Executive Peter Moore - was named in 2007 during the code's centenary celebrations. 

The Ring of Champions is as follows in alphabetical order: 

Chris Anderson, Ron Bailey, Greg Brentnall, Eddie Burns, Steve Folkes, David Gillespie, John Greaves, Les Johns, Peter Kelly, Roy Kirkaldy, Terry Lamb, Peter Moore, Chris Mortimer, Steve Mortimer, Edgar Newham, George Peponis, Henry Porter, Steve Price, Kevin Ryan, Frank Sponberg.

Chris Anderson (1971-1984)

Chris Anderson joined Canterbury in 1970 as a fullback. His debut for the Club was in the third grade Semi-Final against St George before he played in the Preliminary Final against South Sydney.

In 1971, Chris became a regular member of the reserve grade team, playing on the wing and received the opportunity to play first grade against Parramatta. He played in the 1971 reserve grade Premiership winning team against St George.

In 1972, Chris started the season in reserve grade as fullback and was able to secure the first grade fullback position from Gary Dowling by mid-season. In 1973 he started the season in first grade on the wing but by mid-season was relegated for Max Cole.

In 1974, Chris returned to first grade replacing Don Rogers and had an outstanding season playing in City II and NSW before playing in the Grand Final against Easts (Roosters).

Chris dove over for 16 tries in 1974, breaking the previous try scoring record for the season which had been held by Morrie Murphy since 1947 who scored 14 tries in a season.

Chris spent the 1974-75 off-season playing for Widnes and played in the Challenge Cup final. He returned to Australia to be selected in the World Cup squad.

Chris played eight games for NSW from 1974 to 1983 and played eight Tests for Australia from 1975 to 1982. Chris was a member of the 1978 and 1982 Kangaroo tours and toured New Zealand in 1980.

Chris played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Parramatta in 1975. In 1976, Chris was relegated to reserve grade for Steve Gearin and missed the final series. In 1977, he started the season in first grade and was to remain in first grade for the next eight seasons.

In 1978, Chris played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Parramatta and in 1979, Chris played in the Grand Final against St George before appearing in the 1980 Premiership winning team.

In 1981 and 1982, Chris's seasons were impacted by illness and injury but he returned in 1983 to be appointed captain.

Chris scored a record 19 tries and played in the Preliminary Final against Parramatta. He captained Canterbury on 27 occasions between 1981 and 1984.

Chris played most of the 1984 season before being relegated for Max Mannix and moved to England. Chris became captain-coach of Halifax from 1984 to 1988, making the Cup Final in 1988.

He returned to Canterbury in 1989 to coach the Under 21 team. In 1990, Chris was appointed coach in first grade and coached the team for a record 182 games between 1990 and 1997.

Chris coached the first grade team to the 1993 Preliminary Final, the 1994 Grand Final against Canberra and the 1995 Premiership win over Manly.

Chris coached the team to the Preliminary Semi-Final against Penrith in 1997. He joined Melbourne in 1998 to win another Premiership in 1999 over St George Illawarra. Chris became coach of Australia from 1999 to 2003, coaching team for 18 Tests.

He joined Cronulla in 2002 for two seasons before the club terminated his contract early. Chris spent time in the UK coaching with Rugby Union and has returned to coach the Sydney Roosters in 2007.

Chris was named on the wing in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions during 2004. He is also a Life Member of the Football Club. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Chris served on the Football Club Board from 2018-2019. 

Ron Bailey (1941-1946)

Ron Bailey was Canterbury's first great centre. He originated in Newcastle and joined Newtown in 1937 playing eight games.

A strong and fast centre, Ron then went to England and played with Huddersfield until the outbreak of World War II. He returned to Newcastle to play for Waratah Mayfield before following team mates, Eddie Burns and Roy McCallum to Canterbury for the 1941 season.

Ron was captain-coach in 1941 and losing narrowly 22-24 to Easts (Roosters) in the semi-final that year. Handing over the coaching duties for 1942, Ron continued as captain of the team. In total Ron captained Canterbury on 47 occasions including the 1942 Premiership winning team.

Ron continued through the war years and commenced 1944 as captain-coach. On this occasion, the teams fortune could not be lifted and after losing the first five games, Ron resigned his coaching duties. Reserve grade coach Cec Fifield took over for the rest of the season.

Ron's fortune changed in 1945 where he gained selection for NSW where he played a total of four games for NSW.

In 1946, Ron captained NSW before becoming the first Canterbury player to play for Australia. Ron played two tests against Great Britain. In his second test Ron was made captain of Australia.

At the end of the 1946 season Ron returned to Newcastle.

In 2004, Ron was named at centre for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Greg Brentnall (1977-1983)

Greg Brentnall joined Canterbury in 1977 as a fullback.

After playing with Country in 1975 and 1976, Greg's initial season was interrupted by a broken arm.

In 1978, Greg returned to play fullback in first grade ahead of Gary Dowling and Stan Cutler. Injuries impacted on his season but Greg did play in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Parramatta.

In 1979, Greg moved to centre and played in the Semi-Final against Cronulla before breaking his arm.

In 1980, Greg was selected for NSW as a centre and was selected for the New Zealand tour. Greg played seven games for NSW from 1980 to 1983. Greg played 13 Tests for Australia from 1980 to 1983 and was a member of the 1982 Kangaroos.

Greg played in the Premiership winning Team against Easts (Roosters) as fullback after Stan Cutler had broken his ankle two weeks earlier. Greg was the regular fullback in 1981 in an interrupted season and won the Rothmans Medal in 1982.

In 1983, Greg was injured for most of the season. He played his last game as a replacement in the Preliminary Final against Parramatta after playing in the reserve grade Semi-Final against St George.

Greg will be remembered for his left footed drop punts which gained 50 meters from penalty kicks and kicks down field.

Greg was later a Development Officer in the Riverina and after assisting Chris Anderson with the Melbourne team, has become the Development Manager for the Melbourne Storm.

In 2004, Greg was named as a reserve in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Eddie Burns (1935-1950)

Eddie Burns is one of the true immortals of the Canterbury-Bankstown club.

A local junior, he joined the club in the inaugural year and played in the initial reserve grade game. Eddie was to became a regular first grade player until his retirement in 1950 with the exception being a half season stint with Waratah Mayfield in 1940.

A mobile but tough prop forward, he gained a reputation for his try scoring ability mainly through his support play. In fact against Newtown in 1942, Eddie scored four tries in a game. His 62 first grade tries were not passed until 1980 by Chris Anderson.

Eddie was also part of a formable front row combination with Henry Porter and Roy Kirkaldy. Together the 'Three Musketeers' played in 94 games together from 1938 to 1948.

Eddie played in the inaugural semi final in 1936 and was a member of both Premiership teams in 1938 and 1942. A member of the City Cup winning team of 1939, he also played in the 1947 Grand Final loss to Balmain.

Eddie was an unlucky omission from the 1948-49 Kangaroo squad after playing two games for NSW that year.

After retirement, Eddie continued his association with the club by coaching the reserve grade team to the Grand Final in 1952.

Becoming a Life Member of the club and the NSWRL, Eddie retuned to the club to coach the first grade team back to the semi-finals in 1960 after a 13 year drought. Eddie also coached in 1961, 1962 and 1965. His 1962 team won the inaugural Pre-Season competition.

He coached NSW from 1963 to 1965 and was manager of the Australian team that toured New Zealand in 1969. On the administration side, Eddie was President of the club in 1967 and 1968.

Eddie passed away in June 2003 at the age of 87.

He was named at prop in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions. 

On 1st August 2015, Eddie was inducted in the Canterbury-Bankstown Hall of Fame as part of the clubs 80th Year celebrations.

Steve Folkes (1978-1991)

Steven Folkes joined Canterbury in 1977 as a half back.

He became a regular member of the Under 23 team and played in the play offs. In 1978, Steven started the season in the Under 23s but became a regular member of the reserve grade team as a lock forward.

He scored four tries in a game against Easts (Roosters) which remains a record for reserve grade. Steven received the opportunity to play first grade as a replacement.

In 1979, he became a regular member of the first grade team and played in the Grand Final against St George. In 1980, Steven moved to the second row and played in the Premiership winning team against Easts (Roosters).

In 1981, he started the season as five eighth due to Garry and Mark Hughes being unavailable but returned to the forwards for the rest of the season. Steven remained a consistent performer in 1982 and played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Parramatta in 1983 at lock.

In 1984, Steven captained the team in one match. He captained Canterbury on 16 occasions between 1984 and 1988. Steven played in the Premiership winning team against Parramatta and in 1985 played in the Premiership winning team against St George.

On 15th December 1985, Steve was awarded Life Membership of the Football Club.  

In 1986, he played for NSW and Australia. He played nine games for NSW between 1986 and 1988. Steven played five Tests for Australia between 1985 and 1988. He played with the 1986 Kangaroos. Despite suffering a serious groin injury, Steven continued playing to play in the Grand Final against Parramatta.

In 1987, Steven continued in the second row and in 1988, played in the Premiership winning team against Balmain. In 1989, he was the first Canterbury player to achieve 300 Club games. At the end of 1989, Steven joined Hull but returned in 1991 to play in the play off for 5th position against Western Suburbs.

Steven continued with the club as a trainer and was appointed Reserve Grade coach in 1996. In 1997, he coached the team to win the reserve grade Super League Grand Final against Auckland.

In 1998, Steven was appointed first grade coach and his team made the Grand Final against Brisbane after qualifying 9th.

He has coached the team to finals in 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 winning his first premiership as coach in 2004.

In 2004 Steven was named in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in the second row. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions. 

Steven retired at the end of season 2008, his eleventh season at the club, being the longest serving first grade coach at the club.

Steven Folkes passed away on the 27th February 2018, aged 59.

David Gillespie (1984-1990)

David Gillespie joined Canterbury in 1983 as a second row forward.

David became a regular member of the reserve grade team and played in the Semi-Final against St George. In 1984, David received the opportunity to play first grade against Western Suburbs as a replacement.

In 1985, David started the season in reserve grade but became a regular member of the first grade team when Peter Tunks was injured. He was to remain in first grade for six seasons.

David played in the Premiership winning team against St George as a replacement.

In 1986, David played his first game for NSW but late in the season, lost a finger in a work accident and missed the final series and the Kangaroo tour. In 1987, David was suspended on two occasions to spoil his season.

In 1988, David played in the Premiership winning team against Balmain and played for Australia in the World Cup. He was to play for NSW on 15 occasions between 1986 and 1994 and play 17 Tests for Australia from 1988 to 1995.

David continued in 1989 as a regular member of the first grade team before moving to prop in 1990 and making the Kangaroo tour.

In 1991, David joined Western Suburbs to play 46 games from 1991 to 1993. In 1994, David joined Manly to play 92 games from 1994 to 1997.

He played in the 1995 Grand Final for Manly against Canterbury. He also was apart of the Premiership winning team against St George in 1996 and played his last game in the 1997 Grand Final against Newcastle.

On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

John Greaves (1964-1972)

John Greaves played 28 games for St George between 1962 and 1963 mainly on the wing.

In 1964 he joined Canterbury and after being injured in the pre-season, he played first grade in the second half of the season, making his debut against his former club St George on the wing.

In 1965, John became a regular member of the first grade team playing at centre. He managed to remain a regular member of the first grade team for the next seven seasons.

In 1966, John played for NSW and Australia. He played seven games for NSW between 1966 and 1968 along with eight Tests for Australia between 1966 and 1968. He was apart of the 1967-68 Kangaroos and played in the 1968 World Cup.

In 1967, John played in the Grand Final against South Sydney. After missing the 1969 season due to injury, he returned in 1970 to secure his first grade position and played in the Semi-Final against St George.

In 1971, John was made captain midway through the season and continued on as captain in 1972. He captained the first grade side on 34 occasions between 1971 and 1972.

In 1973, John joined the Campbelltown club to become captain-coach and played for Country with Mick Cronin as his centre partner.

John retired from the game at the end of the 1975 season and in 2004, he was named in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions at centre. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Les Johns (1963-1971)

Les Johns joined Canterbury in 1963 as a goal kicking fullback.

Les represented Country in 1961 and was selected for Country in 1962 but did not play due to injury. He played his first game for NSW in 1962.

Les started his initial season in first grade and quickly established himself as a fullback of the highest class, playing for NSW and Australia that season.

Les played 16 games for NSW from 1962 to 1969 and played 14 Tests for Australia from 1963 to 1969. He was selected on the 1963-64 Kangaroo tour and the 1967-68 Kangaroo tour. He also was on the 1965 and 1969 New Zealand tours.

In 1964, Les played his first game as captain when Ray Gartner was injured and remained captain for the next two seasons, captaining Canterbury on 22 occasions from 1964 to 1965.

In 1967, Les missed most of the season but was available to play in the final series including the Grand Final against South Sydney. After being injured consistently through 1968, he played his most consistent season in 1969.

Knee injuries impacted severely on his 1970 season and after missing most of the early games in 1971, Les played his last games for the club.

Not only was he a classy rugby league fullback, Les was also a prominent batsman, playing for the Bankstown, Petersham, Sutherland and St George first grade cricket clubs over a period of 25 seasons.

Les is considered to be Canterbury's greatest ever fullback after being named in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004 and is ranked alongside Terry Lamb and Steve Mortimer as the club's greatest player.

On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions and on February 22 2008, Les was named in the 100 Greatest Players as part of the centenary year celebrations.

In 2011, Les was awarded Life Membership of the Football Club.

On 1st August 2015, Les was inducted in the Canterbury-Bankstown Hall of Fame as part of the clubs 80th Year celebrations.

Peter Kelly (1984-1987)

Peter Kelly played 33 games for Newtown from 1982 to 1983 as a second row forward.

In 1984, Peter joined Canterbury and became a regular in first grade prop for the next four seasons. He played in the Premiership winning team against Parramatta.

In 1985, Peter played in the Premiership winning team against St George. In 1986, Peter played in the Grand Final against Parramatta and in 1987 continued as a regular in first grade.

In 1988, Peter joined Penrith to play 40 games from 1988 to 1990. In 1989, Peter played two games for NSW.

His career finished midway through 1990 with a back injury. He later coached Penrith reserve grade for a number of years.

In 2004, Peter was named as a reserve in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Roy Kirkaldy (1938-1948)

Roy Kirkaldy joined Canterbury after playing 14 seasons for Waratah Mayfield as a 28 year old.

A prolific ball winning hooker, the extra possession turned Canterbury into a dominant force for a number of years.

Roy was one of the 'Three Musketeers' alongside Eddie Burns and Henry Porter, a formable front row combination that played in 94 games together from 1938 to 1948.

Roy was known as the 'Prince of Hookers'. He played in the Premiership winning teams of 1938 and 1942.

He played in the City Cup winning team of 1939 and he played the 1940 Final against Easts (Roosters) and the 1947 Grand Final against Balmain.

Roy also played ten games for NSW and would have played for Australia if not for the second world war. In 1943, Roy was captain-coach in a difficult season where many players were unavailable due to war commitments.

Roy passed away in 1973, aged 63.

In 2004, Roy was named as a reserve for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Terry Lamb (1984-1996)

Terry Lamb played 88 games for Western Suburbs between 1980 and 1983. Terry was the Dally M player of the year in 1983.

Terry joined Canterbury in 1984 to become the regular five eighth for the next 13 seasons.

Terry played for NSW and for a short period of time captained the first grade team. He captained Canterbury on 121 occasions from 1984 to 1995 which is the current record.

Terry played eight games for NSW from 1981 to 1989. He played seven Tests for Australia from 1986 to 1988.

Terry played in the Premiership winning team against Parramatta and was the competitions leading try scorer.

In 1985 he played most of the season including the Semi-Final against St George, however, missed the rest of the season due to a groin injury.

Terry started the 1986 playing his only reserve grade game but went on to be the competitions leading point scorer and played in the Grand Final against Parramatta.

Terry was selected on the Kangaroo tour and played in every game of the tour.

In 1987, Terry was the competitions leading try scorer and in 1988, played in the Premiership winning team against Balmain.

Terry continued in 1989 and 1990 as a regular first grade player and by 1990 was appointed captain. He would be captain for the next five seasons.

In 1991, Terry led a young team to the play-offs and after missing the finals in 1992, led the team to finals in 1993.

Terry became the first Canterbury player to score 100 first grade tries in 1993 and played in the Preliminary Final against Brisbane.

In 1994, Terry missed half of the season due to a broken arm but returned to lead the team to the Grand Final against Canberra.

In 1995, Terry's leadership played an important role during the unstable season. He led the Premiership winning team against Manly. Terry returned for one more season in 1996 to close his playing career.

He became reserve grade coach in 1998 and coached the reserve grade to Premierships in 1998 and 2000 before Terry coached the Wests Tigers from 2001 to 2002.

In 2004, Terry was named captain and five eighth of the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions and is ranked alongside Steve Mortimer and Les Johns as the club's greatest player.

On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions and on February 22 2008, Terry was named in the 100 Greatest Players as part of the centenary year celebrations.

Terry coached the Bulldogs' NSW Cup side in 2008.

On 1st August 2015, Terry was inducted in the Canterbury-Bankstown Hall of Fame as part of the clubs 80th Year celebrations.

Peter Moore OAM (Administrator, 1969-1995)

Peter 'Bullfrog' Moore was undoubtedly the most influential figure in the Club's long and proud history.

From his humble beginnings at Belmore Newsagency, Moore's tenure at the Club started in 1969, the catalyst of what was described as 'The Reformation' - following the failed signing of Test winger Lionel Williamson.

Heading the reform group alongside Captain-Coach Kevin Ryan, Moore took over as secretary manager of the Canterbury League Club a month after the landslide win.

It could be argued that Moore's influence over the Club - where he acted in administration and proved to be a lynchpin in recruitment - directly led to the Club's unparalleled success throughout the mid-70s to mid-90s.

Moore was renowned for his innovations off the field too; implementing Club grants to support players through scholarship schemes, while his fostering nature built the Bulldogs the reputation as 'The Family Club'.

Under his tenure from 1969-1995, the Bulldogs featured in nine Grand Finals, claiming five Premierships which was no doubt the most successful period in Club history.

Moore resigned from his position following the 1995 Premiership victory during the bitter 'Super League War', leaving one of the greatest legacies in his 26 years at the helm. Following a long battle with cancer, Moore passed away in 2000 at the age of 68. 

Chris Mortimer (1978-1987)

Chris Mortimer joined Canterbury in 1978 as a centre.

The brother of Steve and Peter Mortimer, Chris rose through the grades quickly to be a regular member of the reserve grade team. He received the opportunity to play first grade against Western Suburbs when Mark Hughes was injured.

In 1979, Chris started the season in first grade but was injured and became a regular member of the reserve grade team. He was recalled to first grade when Greg Brentnall broke his arm in the finals and played in the Grand Final against St George.

In 1980, Chris was a regular member of the first grade team and played in the Premiership winning team against Easts (Roosters). In 1981, Chris continued playing at centre but in 1982, finished the season playing in the second row.

In 1983, Chris returned to centre but was moved to fullback when Greg Brentnall was injured. He played in the Preliminary Final against Parramatta.

In 1984, Chris was selected for NSW for the first time. Chris played nine games for NSW from 1984 to 1989 and one game for Australia in 1986 as part of the 1986 Kangaroo tour. Chris played in the Premiership winning team in 1984 against Parramatta and kicked the deciding goal.

In 1985, Chris played in the Premiership winning team against St George and in 1986 played in the Grand Final against Parramatta. In 1987, Chris started the season late and completed the season playing in the second row.

In 1988, Chris joined Penrith to play 59 games between 1988 and 1990. Chris' last game in Australia was playing lock in the 1990 Grand Final against Canberra.

He played for Wakefield Trinity in England before retiring.

Chris was named as a reserve in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004 and Chris is a Life Member of the Football Club. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Steve Mortimer (1976-1988)

Steve Mortimer joined Canterbury in 1976 as a halfback. He went on to hold the halfback position for 13 seasons. 

The brother of Peter and Chris Mortimer, Steve started his initial season in first grade and after being relegated mid-season for Phil Young, returned to play in the Preliminary Final against Manly. 

In 1977, Steve played his initial match for NSW. He played 15 games for NSW between 1977 and 1985.

In 1978, Steve played in the Preliminary Final against Parramatta and in 1979, Steve played in the Grand Final against St George.

In 1980, Steve was a member of the Premiership winning team against Easts (Roosters) and in 1981, Steve played in every match and was selected to play for Australia. He played eight Tests for Australia and was a member of the 1982 Kangaroos.

Steve's domination continued in 1982 and in 1983 he played in the Preliminary Final against Parramatta.

In 1984, Steve became captain of the team and captained Canterbury on 70 occasions between 1984 and 1988. He also became captain of NSW for three games between 1984 and 1985. Steve led NSW to their first State of Origin series win in 1985.

Steve led the Premiership winning teams in 1984 and 1985 and led the team in the 1986 Grand Final against Parramatta. In 1987, Steve continued leading the team and in 1988 lost the captaincy to Peter Tunks.

After struggling with injury and playing as a replacement, Steve returned to the starting line up but broke his arm just before the finals.

Steve played his last game for Canterbury as a replacement in the 1988 Premiership winning team against Balmain.

Steve has played the most first grade games for Canterbury and is considered to be the best half back to play for Canterbury after being named in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004.

Steve was later Chief Executive of the Football Club from 2002 to 2004 and is a Life Member of the Football Club.

On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions and on February 22 2008, Steve was named in the 100 Greatest Players as part of the centenary year celebrations.

On 1st August 2015, Steve was inducted in the Canterbury-Bankstown Hall of Fame as part of the clubs 80th Year celebrations.

Steve served on the Football Club Board from 2014-2019.

Edgar Newham (1938-43, 1945, 1948)

Edgar Newham joined Canterbury in 1938 and showed enough class to quickly secure a first spot on the wing.

Tall and fast, Edgar Newham was one of the best wingers to play for Canterbury.

A member of the Premiership winning team in 1938 and 1942, Edgar also played the final in 1940 and was unlucky to miss the City Cup final in 1939 due to injury.

Edgar's finest moment was the play off for first place in 1942 against Balmain where he scored five tries in the 26-20 win. This record has only been equalled by Nigel Vagana in 2002 against South Sydney.

Edgar played a total of five games for NSW from 1941 to 1946. In 1946, Edgar returned to Cowra where he was able to make the Australian team to play two Tests.

Edgar did return to Canterbury for one last season in 1948 as a 34 year old and still showed the same class as previous seasons.

Edgar passed away in November 1995, aged 81.

In 2004, Edgar was named on the wing for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

George Peponis (1974-1982)

George Peponis joined Canterbury in 1972 as a hooker.

In 1973, George became a regular member of the Under 23s team and played in the Preliminary Final against Balmain.

In 1974, George started the season in reserve grade and received the opportunity to play first grade against South Sydney when Barry Phillis was injured. George was promoted to first grade in time for the finals and played in the Grand Final against Easts (Roosters).

George started the 1975 season in first grade before a long stint on the sidelines with a broken leg. He returned before the finals and played in the reserve grade Preliminary Semi-Final against Cronulla.

In 1976, George was the regular hooker in first grade which he was to hold for the next five seasons and played his initial game for NSW. He played in the Preliminary Final against Manly.

George played eight games for NSW from 1976 to 1980 and played for Australia in eight Tests from 1978 to 1980. Five of these Tests were as Captain. George played in the 1978 Kangaroo tour and the 1980 New Zealand tour.

In 1977, George was injured mid-season and missed a significant amount of games. In 1978, George was appointed first grade captain and played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Parramatta. He captained Canterbury on 71 occasions between 1978 and 1982.

In 1979, George led Canterbury to the Grand Final against St George and in 1980, George led the Premiership winning team against Easts (Roosters).

In 1981, George's season was ruined by injury and a recurrence of a neck injury in 1982 forced George into retirement.

George was named at hooker in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004 and is currently chairman of the Football Club board. He is a Life Member of the Football Club. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

On 1st August 2015, George was inducted in the Canterbury-Bankstown Hall of Fame as part of the clubs 80th Year celebrations.

Henry Porter (1936-42, 1944, 1946-48)

Henry Porter played 16 games for Newtown in 1933 including the club final win over St George. A large prop forward, Henry was nicknamed 'Tarzan' due to his strong physique.

After playing a season in Goulbourn in 1935 where he was able to earn his initial game for NSW, Henry joined Canterbury in 1936. He was able to secure a first grade spot for the next 12 years only being interrupted by a move to Brisbane in 1945.

Henry was part of the formable front row combination with Henry Porter and Roy Kirkaldy. Together the 'Three Musketeers' played in 94 from 1938 to 1948.

Henry played in the inaugural semi-final against Easts (Roosters) in 1936 and played in the Premiership winning teams of 1938 and 1942. Henry also played in the winning City Cup team of 1939.

He was unlucky not to play in the 1940 final when he was suspended for being sent off the week before. Henry also played in the 1947 Grand Final against Balmain.

He played 14 games for NSW between 1935 and 1941 and played for Queensland in 1945.

Henry became coach of the first grade team in 1949 and later became a selector for NSW and the Australian team in the 1960s and 1970s.

Henry passed away in 1990.

In 2004, Henry was named as a reserve for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Steve Price (1994-2004)

Steve Price joined Canterbury in 1993 as a second row forward.

Steve was a regular member of the Under 21 team and played in the reserve grade Preliminary Final against Newcastle as a replacement.

In 1994, Steve became a regular member of the reserve grade team and received the opportunity to play first grade against Balmain as a replacement. He played in the 1994 reserve grade Semi-Final against St George before playing in the first grade Grand Final against Canberra as a replacement.

In 1995, Steve continued in reserve grade and was a regular first grade replacement. When Robert Relf fractured his cheekbone in the finals, Steve received the opportunity to play in the starting line up. He played in the Premiership winning team against Manly.

In 1996, Steve played every game of the season and in 1997, Steve started the season in reserve grade before returning to first grade to play in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Penrith as a prop.

In 1998, Steve was selected for Queensland. He has played 20 games for Queensland from 1998 to 2006 and has played nine Tests for Australia from 1998 to 2005. Steve played in the 1998 Grand Final against Brisbane as prop.

In 1999, Steve returned to the second row and played in the Semi-Final against Melbourne. In 2000, Steve started the season as prop before becoming an interchange player for much of the season.

In 2001, Steve returned to be a regular prop and played in the Semi-Final against Cronulla. In 2002, Steve became captain of the team. He captained the Bulldogs on 68 occasions from 2002 to 2004.

In 2003, Steve led the team to play in the Preliminary Final against the Roosters and in 2004, after leading the team throughout the season, was injured in the Preliminary Final against Penrith and missed playing in the Premiership winning team against the Roosters.

In 2004, Steve was chosen as a reserve for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions and is a Life Member of the Football Club.  In 2005, Steve joined the New Zealand Warriors.

On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Steve served on the Football Club Board, and held a position as Bulldogs General Manager Of Football.

Kevin Ryan (1967-1969)

Kevin Ryan played Rugby Union for Australia before joining St George in 1960 to play 107 games between 1960 and 1966 as a prop forward.

He played in the 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 Premiership winning teams for St George. Kevin played nine games for NSW from 1962 to 1966 and played two Tests for Australia between 1963 and 1964.

He played in the 1963-64 Kangaroo tour but missed most of the tour due to a leg injury.

In 1967, Kevin joined Canterbury for the opening game of the season against Penrith and became captain-coach for the next four seasons. He led the team to the Grand Final against South Sydney.

Kevin continued playing in 1968 but retired from playing midway through 1969 due to injury. In 1970, Canterbury won the Pre-Season competition and played in the Semi-Final against St George.

At the end of 1970, Kevin retired to take up law studies and later served as a Member of Parliament in NSW. He was also President of the Player Association for many years.

In 2004, Kevin was named at prop for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.

Frank Sponberg (1935-39, 1941-44)

Frank Sponberg was the club's first great lock forward and was named at lock in the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions in 2004.

A local junior, Frank joined Western Suburbs and played 36 games between 1932 and 1934 where he played in the 1934 Premiership winning team.

Frank returned to Canterbury for the inaugural season in 1935. He built a reputation as a strong defender and was extremely mobile with his high work rate.

Frank was unlucky not to play for NSW when he was twice selected as a reserve.

A member of the Premiership winning teams in 1938 and 1942, Frank also played in the 1939 City Cup winning team.

He captained the first grade team on six occasions and is the father-in-law of Clive Gartner.

Frank passed away in June 2000 at the age of 87.

In 2004, Frank was named at lock for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. On April 1 2007, he was inducted into the Bulldogs Ring of Champions.