Ron Watson (rugby league)

Ron Watson nicknamed "Bluey" was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and coached in the 1970s. He played for Western Suburbs as a second-row and later coached the club from 1970 to 1971.

Ronald Thomas Watson
Personal information
Full nameRon Watson
Born16th February 1929
Died2 December 2004
Manly
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1950–56 Western Suburbs 65 8 0 0 24
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1970–71 Western Suburbs 44 10 1 33 23
Source: [1]

Playing career

Watson began his career with Western Suburbs in 1950. In 1952, Watson was a member of the Western Suburbs side which claimed their fourth and final premiership defeating South Sydney 22-10 in the grand final. Watson played for three more seasons before retiring as a player in 1956.[2]

Coaching career

Watson began his coaching career in 1970 for Western Suburbs taking over from Noel Kelly. Watson's coaching career was not as successful as his playing career only winning ten matches in two seasons and in his final year finishing with the wooden spoon.

References
  1. "Ron Watson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "From the Vault: Magpies' last Grand Final victory". 28 March 2012.


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