Frank Storie

Frank Storie (1883-1960) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Storie was a foundation player for South Sydney playing in the club's first ever game.

Frank Storie
Personal information
Full nameFrancis Hugh Storie (Storey)
Born(1883-10-17)17 October 1883
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Died10 May 1960(1960-05-10) (aged 76)
Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908–09 South Sydney 13 8 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908–09 New South Wales 2 0 0 0 0
1908 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 26 March 2019

Playing career

Storie made his first grade debut for Souths against North Sydney at Birchgrove Oval in Round 1 1908 which was the opening week of the NSWRL competition in Australia. Souths won the match 11–7 with Storie playing at centre.

Souths went on to claim the inaugural minor premiership in 1908 and reach the first NSWRL grand final against rivals Eastern Suburbs. Storie played at on the wing as Souths claimed their first premiership winning 14–12 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 4000 spectators.

In 1909, Storie played 5 times for the club as Souths claimed their second premiership in a row against Balmain in controversial circumstances. Balmain were furious that the 1909 NSWRL grand final was to be played as the under card to the Wallabies v Kangaroos match. Balmain attempted to stop the match being played and refused to take the field. Storie and the other South Sydney players attended the ground and then ran on the field, kicked off and scored a try after which they were declared premiers. Storie retired from rugby league after the conclusion of this match.[2][3][4][5]

References
  1. "Frank Storie - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Frank Storie". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  5. "Tigers, Souths love a ruckus". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2019.


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