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Thirroul Butchers

The Thirroul Butchers are an Australian rugby league football team based in Thirroul, a coastal town and suburb of Wollongong. The club was formed in 1913 and entered the Illawarra Rugby League, where it still competes today.

History

The Thirroul Butchers were established in 1913, entering the third season of the Illawarra Rugby League competition. On 20 May 1913 Thirroul (at the time also known as "The Blues") competed in their first premiership match, with a 13-3 loss to Unanderra. The team listed was: Dansfield, A. Lacey, E.Lacey, Hopkinson, Coulton, Grace, McDonald, Ryan, Moore, Green, Fraser, Schalel and Clarke.

Players

Notable former players

Leading Pointscores

Honours

:1940, 1954, 1973, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2012
  • Illawarra Minor Premierships: 4
:1987, 1995, 2003, 2008
  • CRL Challenge Cup: 1
:2003

See also

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