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1916 Eastern Suburbs season

The 1916 Eastern Suburbs DRLFC season was the 9th in the club's history. They competed in the 1916 NSWRFL season, finishing 4th (out of 8). Eastern Suburbs won the City Cup for the third consecutive season.

1916 Eastern Suburbs season
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Details edit

No. Position Player

10 Sid 'Sandy' Pearce HK 23 Percy White PR 45 Bob Williams PR 54 Charlie Lees PR 62 Wally Messenger CE 66 Jack Watkins PR 67 Les Cubitt FE 72 George Challis FB 79 Jim Duffy WG

No. Position Player

82 R. McKellar WG 83 C. Barker FB 84 Bob Linklater WG 85 Abraham Jonas WG 86 Harry Caples FE 87 Herb Gilbert WG 88 T. Jones FE 89 W. Raymond FE 90 Francis Male HB

Season edit

  • Premiership Round 1, Saturday 6 May 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 5 ( Cubitt Try; Barker Goal ) defeated Annandale 2 ( Heaney Goal ) at Wentworth Park.

  • Premiership Round 2, Saturday 13 May 1916,

Newtown 11 ( Brown Try; Bain 2, Leonard ) defeated Eastern Suburbs 5 ( Cubitt Try; Messenger Goal ) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Premiership Round 3, Saturday 20 May 1916,

North Sydney 6( Mayo 2 Tries) defeated Eastern Suburbs 4 at the Sydney Sports Ground.

  • Premiership Round 4, Saturday 27 May 1916,

South Sydney 9 defeated Eastern Suburbs 7 at the Agricultural Ground.

  • Premiership Round 5, Saturday 3 June 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 12 defeated Western Suburbs 5 at St Luke's Park.

  • Premiership Round 6, Monday 5 June 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 2 drew with Glebe 2 at the Agricultural Ground.

  • Premiership Round 7, Saturday 10 June 1916,

Balmain 5 ( Latta try, + goal ) defeated Eastern Suburbs 4 ( Messenger 2 goals ) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Premiership Round 8, Saturday 17 June 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 13 defeated Annandale6 at Wentworth Park.

  • Premiership Round 9, Saturday 24 June 1916;

Eastern Suburbs 14 ( Caples, White tries; Messenger 4 goals ) drew Newtown 14 ( Collins 2, McCue, Larkin tries; McCue goal ) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Crowd 3, 000. Played at the Sydney Cricket Ground,

Following Newton's kick off, Challis found the line cleverly, and a moment or two latter Messenger kicked a penalty goal. Eastern Suburbs, 2 point to nil. Newtown's backs then combined nicely, but Bain missed a penalty from an easy position. Newtown continued the attack, but were driven back in turn by Gilbert and Watkins. Once a fine effort by Ryan, from a breaking scrummage looked dangerous but the subsequent faulty combination of Talbot and Brown spoilt the opportunity. Newtown's lack of finish a few minutes later caused a break down just when a score seemed imminent. Rigney then retired with an injured knee’ Bain falling back to the last line whilst Collins was requisitioned for the wing. Even play followed for a while, and then Capless after a splendid pass from Male, made a brilliant fending run and scored. Messenger scored a goal. Eastern Suburbs, 7 points to nil. Ryan, playing, the best forward game on the ground, put in a great effort and with support carried play to the Eastern Suburbs twenty-five. Here Gillespie short kicked over the line, and M Cue following fast scored. Bain failed at goal. Eastern Suburbs 7 point-; Newtown 3 The scores were unaltered at half time.

Newtown slightly reorganised their back division. Bain coming back to centre, and Brown acted as fullback, and the result proved the efficiency of this alteration. Eastern Suburbs were very formidable for a while, and only the Alertness of Collins on one occasion saved the situation for Newtown. The Newtown forwards, with Ryan and Townsend very prominent, began to trouble their opponents and after a succession of snappy attacks, Bain kicked for the comer, and Collins made a good try. Brown's kick dropped short Eastern Suburbs 7 points, Newtown 6. Play became highly exciting and both teams put forward great efforts, after many tense moments Newtown came again with an irresistible rush and from the scramble Larkin scored, Bain missed the goal. Newtown 9, Eastern Suburbs 7. A few minutes later Messenger made scores equal with a neat penalty goal - 9 points each. Again the Newtown pack rushed play to their opponents' zone, and Bain again using the cross-kick cleverly, paved the way for Collins to score his second try P. A. McQue converted, Newtown 14 points to 9. Eastern Suburb’s prospects appeared very poor but In a flash an opportunity came, a scrummage at midfield gave Male possession, and the half-back sent out a lob pass to Cubltt, who took the ball cleverly and went through the opposition with a characteristic dodgy run. Gilbert then joined in, and carried the ball to well within Newtown twenty-five, where a final pass sent White in between 'the posts. A splendid try, Messenger scored a goal. 14 points all This were the full time score.

.Sydney Morning Herald

  • Premiership Round 10, Monday 26 June 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 12 defeated North Sydney 6(G.Green, Deane Tries) at Agricultural Ground.

  • Premiership Round 11, ??? 1 July 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 24 ( Cubbitt 2, Caples, +1 Tries; Messenger 3, +3 Goals) defeated South Sydney ??( Rex Norman 2; G.McGowan 2 Goals).

South, who were previously unbeaten, led 10-9 with just 15 minutes remaining. The Tricolours finished with two late tries to Les Cubbitt and one to fullback Harry Caples, in what was described as "one of the most exciting finishes to a match in years".

  • Premiership Round 12, Saturday 8 July 1916,

Eastern Suburbs 53 ( Gilbert 4 ( Cubbitt 4, + 3 Tries; W. Messenger 10 Goals) defeated Western Suburbs 0 at the Sydney Sports Ground. This was the club's biggest ever win against Wests and remained so until passed by the, Phil Gould, coached, Roosters outfit in 1998.

  • Premiership Round 13, Saturday 15 July 1916'

Eastern Suburbs 8 ( Pearce, Jonas tries; Barker goal ) defeated Glebe 5 ( Pert try; Bellowski goal ) at Agricultural Ground. crowd 10,000

Walter Messenger's absence was keenly felt by Eastern Suburbs, as a moment after A Bolewski's kick-of, the emergency, Barker, missed two penalties, from comparatively easy ranges. Play was taken to Glebe's territory, but a penalty sent tho ball back L. Burge was then conspicuous for Glebe, but his transfer for Frank Burge went astray just as an excellent opening presented itself. The game was good, with both combinations exerting their utmost. The ‘spotting’ of the respective halfbacks and centres was excellent, Caples and Watkins (playing as an extra centre) for Eastern Suburbs, doing some particularly good work. Glebe, however, were playing strongly, and, although frequcntly checked, they tried persistently to break through their clever opponents.

At last they were successful! with a neat penalty goal by A. Bollewski. Glebe two pointa to nil. Eastern suburbs then showed wonderful energy, and quickly carried everything before them, Watkins, Williamis, Duffy and Caplés in turn did something for their side, and then from an irresistible rush on Glebe's line Pearce threw himself over, with half a dozen Glebe men endeavouring to check his dive. Barker scored a goal. Eastern Suburbs, 5 Glebe, 2 . A great struggle ensued , the pace being terrific, with the tackling as effective as has ever been exhibited in first class football. Watkins, Henry Bolewski, Gilbert, Caples, and Duffy were very determined in this phase of the play. Man after man were brought down, but still the thrilling attacks continued to the delight the big crowd. Some of the movements were so rapid, the ball being handled by so many men on each side, that it was impossible to follow them. But it may be said that the spectacular league gime has never produced so much excitement At half time the scores were. Eastern Suburbs, 5 Glebe, 2.

Then Eastern Suburbs went off again vigorously, and a nippy movement by Mckellar, Watkins and Jonas carried play to a handy position, but a little later Proctor, notwithstanding a formidable rush, cleared magnificently. Then Lego followed with a dash along touch, but Just as Glebe appeared likely to score the winger, in endeavouring to centre, miss kicked into touch. Eastern Suburbs' alertness, a second or two later was completely outwitted by a resourceful movement by J. Butler, from the heels of a scrummage at the Eastern Suburbs twenty-five But1er got the ball and set off round the open side, Eastern Suburbs fanned out to block the way, but the ex South Sydney man gave the ‘dummy’ pass, ran straight ahead, and passed on the ‘blind ' side to L. Burge to Pert, who ran over. It was a brilliant strategy. A. Bolewski's kick hit the post. Five points all. Play afterwards, though even, was still of the highest order with, Eastern Suburbs keeping a tight grip on the game, which a little later again swung in their favour. After attacking continuously for a time Male started a movement in which Csaples, Watkins Mckellar, Gilbert, and Jonnas were prominent. The last named player had an opening to the corner, as the result of Gilbert cleverly 'drawing' the defence before transferring to his flank man. The plan of attack was well conceived, and beautifully executed Watkins failed at goal. Eastern Suburbs 8 points; Glebe 5. Towards the close, Glebe made numerous efforts to equalise the scores but their opponents defence was too sound, and stalled them off. It was a remarkably brilliant and eventful game.

  • Premiership Round 14, Saturday 22 July 1916,

Balmain 8 defeated Eastern Suburbs 7 at the Agricultural Ground.

Table edit

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
1   Balmain 14 11 0 3 181 100 +81 22
2   South Sydney 14 11 0 3 170 117 +53 22
3   Glebe 14 10 1 3 217 106 +111 21
4   Eastern Suburbs 14 7 2 5 170 89 +81 16
5   North Sydney 14 5 0 9 108 189 -81 10
6   Newtown 14 4 1 9 134 153 -19 9
7   Annandale 14 4 0 10 94 163 -69 8
8   Western Suburbs 14 2 0 12 92 249 -157 4

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External links edit

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1916
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The 1916 Eastern Suburbs DRLFC season was the 9th in the club s history They competed in the 1916 NSWRFL season finishing 4th out of 8 Eastern Suburbs won the City Cup for the third consecutive season 1916 Eastern Suburbs season 1915 1917 Contents 1 Details 2 Season 3 Table 4 References 5 External linksDetails editNo Position Player 10 Sid Sandy Pearce HK 23 Percy White PR 45 Bob Williams PR 54 Charlie Lees PR 62 Wally Messenger CE 66 Jack Watkins PR 67 Les Cubitt FE 72 George Challis FB 79 Jim Duffy WG No Position Player 82 R McKellar WG 83 C Barker FB 84 Bob Linklater WG 85 Abraham Jonas WG 86 Harry Caples FE 87 Herb Gilbert WG 88 T Jones FE 89 W Raymond FE 90 Francis Male HBSeason editPremiership Round 1 Saturday 6 May 1916 Eastern Suburbs 5 Cubitt Try Barker Goal defeated Annandale 2 Heaney Goal at Wentworth Park Premiership Round 2 Saturday 13 May 1916 Newtown 11 Brown Try Bain 2 Leonard defeated Eastern Suburbs 5 Cubitt Try Messenger Goal at the Sydney Cricket Ground Premiership Round 3 Saturday 20 May 1916 North Sydney 6 Mayo 2 Tries defeated Eastern Suburbs 4 at the Sydney Sports Ground Premiership Round 4 Saturday 27 May 1916 South Sydney 9 defeated Eastern Suburbs 7 at the Agricultural Ground Premiership Round 5 Saturday 3 June 1916 Eastern Suburbs 12 defeated Western Suburbs 5 at St Luke s Park Premiership Round 6 Monday 5 June 1916 Eastern Suburbs 2 drew with Glebe 2 at the Agricultural Ground Premiership Round 7 Saturday 10 June 1916 Balmain5 Latta try goal defeated Eastern Suburbs 4 Messenger 2 goals at the Sydney Cricket Ground Premiership Round 8 Saturday 17 June 1916 Eastern Suburbs 13 defeated Annandale6 at Wentworth Park Premiership Round 9 Saturday 24 June 1916 Eastern Suburbs 14 Caples White tries Messenger 4 goals drew Newtown 14 Collins 2 McCue Larkin tries McCue goal at the Sydney Cricket Ground Crowd 3 000 Played at the Sydney Cricket Ground Following Newton s kick off Challis found the line cleverly and a moment or two latter Messenger kicked a penalty goal Eastern Suburbs 2 point to nil Newtown s backs then combined nicely but Bain missed a penalty from an easy position Newtown continued the attack but were driven back in turn by Gilbert and Watkins Once a fine effort by Ryan from a breaking scrummage looked dangerous but the subsequent faulty combination of Talbot and Brown spoilt the opportunity Newtown s lack of finish a few minutes later caused a break down just when a score seemed imminent Rigney then retired with an injured knee Bain falling back to the last line whilst Collins was requisitioned for the wing Even play followed for a while and then Capless after a splendid pass from Male made a brilliant fending run and scored Messenger scored a goal Eastern Suburbs 7 points to nil Ryan playing the best forward game on the ground put in a great effort and with support carried play to the Eastern Suburbs twenty five Here Gillespie short kicked over the line and M Cue following fast scored Bain failed at goal Eastern Suburbs 7 point Newtown 3 The scores were unaltered at half time Newtown slightly reorganised their back division Bain coming back to centre and Brown acted as fullback and the result proved the efficiency of this alteration Eastern Suburbs were very formidable for a while and only the Alertness of Collins on one occasion saved the situation for Newtown The Newtown forwards with Ryan and Townsend very prominent began to trouble their opponents and after a succession of snappy attacks Bain kicked for the comer and Collins made a good try Brown s kick dropped short Eastern Suburbs 7 points Newtown 6 Play became highly exciting and both teams put forward great efforts after many tense moments Newtown came again with an irresistible rush and from the scramble Larkin scored Bain missed the goal Newtown 9 Eastern Suburbs 7 A few minutes later Messenger made scores equal with a neat penalty goal 9 points each Again the Newtown pack rushed play to their opponents zone and Bain again using the cross kick cleverly paved the way for Collins to score his second try P A McQue converted Newtown 14 points to 9 Eastern Suburb s prospects appeared very poor but In a flash an opportunity came a scrummage at midfield gave Male possession and the half back sent out a lob pass to Cubltt who took the ball cleverly and went through the opposition with a characteristic dodgy run Gilbert then joined in and carried the ball to well within Newtown twenty five where a final pass sent White in between the posts A splendid try Messenger scored a goal 14 points all This were the full time score Sydney Morning Herald Premiership Round 10 Monday 26 June 1916 Eastern Suburbs 12 defeated North Sydney 6 G Green Deane Tries at Agricultural Ground Premiership Round 11 1 July 1916 Eastern Suburbs 24 Cubbitt 2 Caples 1 Tries Messenger 3 3 Goals defeated South Sydney Rex Norman 2 G McGowan 2 Goals South who were previously unbeaten led 10 9 with just 15 minutes remaining The Tricolours finished with two late tries to Les Cubbitt and one to fullback Harry Caples in what was described as one of the most exciting finishes to a match in years Premiership Round 12 Saturday 8 July 1916 Eastern Suburbs 53 Gilbert 4 Cubbitt 4 3 Tries W Messenger 10 Goals defeated Western Suburbs 0 at the Sydney Sports Ground This was the club s biggest ever win against Wests and remained so until passed by the Phil Gould coached Roosters outfit in 1998 Premiership Round 13 Saturday 15 July 1916 Eastern Suburbs 8 Pearce Jonas tries Barker goal defeated Glebe 5 Pert try Bellowski goal at Agricultural Ground crowd 10 000 Walter Messenger s absence was keenly felt by Eastern Suburbs as a moment after A Bolewski s kick of the emergency Barker missed two penalties from comparatively easy ranges Play was taken to Glebe s territory but a penalty sent tho ball back L Burge was then conspicuous for Glebe but his transfer for Frank Burge went astray just as an excellent opening presented itself The game was good with both combinations exerting their utmost The spotting of the respective halfbacks and centres was excellent Caples and Watkins playing as an extra centre for Eastern Suburbs doing some particularly good work Glebe however were playing strongly and although frequcntly checked they tried persistently to break through their clever opponents At last they were successful with a neat penalty goal by A Bollewski Glebe two pointa to nil Eastern suburbs then showed wonderful energy and quickly carried everything before them Watkins Williamis Duffy and Caples in turn did something for their side and then from an irresistible rush on Glebe s line Pearce threw himself over with half a dozen Glebe men endeavouring to check his dive Barker scored a goal Eastern Suburbs 5 Glebe 2 A great struggle ensued the pace being terrific with the tackling as effective as has ever been exhibited in first class football Watkins Henry Bolewski Gilbert Caples and Duffy were very determined in this phase of the play Man after man were brought down but still the thrilling attacks continued to the delight the big crowd Some of the movements were so rapid the ball being handled by so many men on each side that it was impossible to follow them But it may be said that the spectacular league gime has never produced so much excitement At half time the scores were Eastern Suburbs 5 Glebe 2 Then Eastern Suburbs went off again vigorously and a nippy movement by Mckellar Watkins and Jonas carried play to a handy position but a little later Proctor notwithstanding a formidable rush cleared magnificently Then Lego followed with a dash along touch but Just as Glebe appeared likely to score the winger in endeavouring to centre miss kicked into touch Eastern Suburbs alertness a second or two later was completely outwitted by a resourceful movement by J Butler from the heels of a scrummage at the Eastern Suburbs twenty five But1er got the ball and set off round the open side Eastern Suburbs fanned out to block the way but the ex South Sydney man gave the dummy pass ran straight ahead and passed on the blind side to L Burge to Pert who ran over It was a brilliant strategy A Bolewski s kick hit the post Five points all Play afterwards though even was still of the highest order with Eastern Suburbs keeping a tight grip on the game which a little later again swung in their favour After attacking continuously for a time Male started a movement in which Csaples Watkins Mckellar Gilbert and Jonnas were prominent The last named player had an opening to the corner as the result of Gilbert cleverly drawing the defence before transferring to his flank man The plan of attack was well conceived and beautifully executed Watkins failed at goal Eastern Suburbs 8 points Glebe 5 Towards the close Glebe made numerous efforts to equalise the scores but their opponents defence was too sound and stalled them off It was a remarkably brilliant and eventful game Premiership Round 14 Saturday 22 July 1916 Balmain 8 defeated Eastern Suburbs 7 at the Agricultural Ground Table editTeam Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 nbsp Balmain 14 11 0 3 181 100 81 22 2 nbsp South Sydney 14 11 0 3 170 117 53 22 3 nbsp Glebe 14 10 1 3 217 106 111 21 4 nbsp Eastern Suburbs 14 7 2 5 170 89 81 16 5 nbsp North Sydney 14 5 0 9 108 189 81 10 6 nbsp Newtown 14 4 1 9 134 153 19 9 7 nbsp Annandale 14 4 0 10 94 163 69 8 8 nbsp Western Suburbs 14 2 0 12 92 249 157 4References editExternal links editRugby League Tables and Statistics Sydney Morning Herald Preceded by1915 Season1916 Succeeded by1917 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1916 Eastern Suburbs season amp oldid 1133430392, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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