What happened to Western Suburbs Magpies?
What happened to Western Suburbs Magpies?
2013 – A Wests Tigers team replaces both Western Suburbs and Balmain in the NSW Cup (Reserve Grade). Western Suburbs Magpies enter a senior team into the Ron Massey Cup (3rd Grade). 2016 – Wests Group become 75% owners of the Wests Tigers after Balmain defaults on a $5.4 million loan from the NRL.
What happened to Wests Magpies?
Formed in 1908, Wests, as they are commonly referred to, were one of the nine foundation clubs of the first New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia. The club, as a sole entity, departed the top-flight competition in 1999 after forming a 50–50 joint venture with Balmain Tigers to form the Wests Tigers.
Where Were Western Suburbs Magpies based?
Sydney, Australia
Western Suburbs Magpies/Locations
When did Tigers and Magpies merge?
1999
The Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies, both foundation clubs, merged in 1999 after members voted unanimously to unite to survive a cull of teams decided by the NRL following the Super League war. But according to Geyer, who played for a season with Balmain, the time has come to sever all ties with the club.
Who scored the most tries for Western Suburbs Magpies?
Bill Keato
Bill Keato retains the long standing record for the most points scored for Western Suburbs Magpies (6 tries, 379 goals, 776 points), and has twice scored the most points for any player in a single season in 1949 (163 points) and 1950 (180 points).
Who did Balmain Tigers merge with?
Club today From 2000, they played in the NSW Cup as a merged team with the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks and competed as the Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers. From season 2013 onwards, Balmain does not have a senior representative side, having formed a joint venture with the Western Suburbs Magpies to form a Wests Tigers team.
Who Owns the West Tigers?
Wests Tigers
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| CEO | Justin Pascoe |
| Chairman | Lee Hagipantelis |
| Coach | Michael Maguire |
| Captain | James Tamou |
Which team has never won NRL?
There are 2 clubs currently playing in the National Rugby League that are yet to win a premiership; New Zealand Warriors and Gold Coast Titans.
What NRL team has the most wooden spoons?
Western Suburbs Magpies
Wooden spoons
| Tally | Club |
|---|---|
| 17 | Western Suburbs Magpies |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels |
| 10 | Sydney University |
| 9 | North Sydney Bears |
