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‘Scandal’, ‘debacle’, ‘fiasco’: ‘Canter-beery’ Bankstown’s disastrous visit to Brisbane in 1947

As the 1947 NSWRFL season approached its climax, things were looking up for Canterbury-Bankstown. They were minor premiers, having finished three points ahead of premiers Balmain, and were prohibitive favourites to capture the club’s third premiership. The veteran front-row trio of Roy Kirkaldy, Eddie Burns… Read More »‘Scandal’, ‘debacle’, ‘fiasco’: ‘Canter-beery’ Bankstown’s disastrous visit to Brisbane in 1947