Ern Gillon Explained

Ern Gillon
Fullname:Ernie Gillon
Birth Place:Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Parramatta
Year1start:1966
Appearances1:17
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Penrith
Year2start:1967
Year2end:70
Appearances2:63
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
Source:[1]

Ernie Gillon is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a for Parramatta and Penrith in the 1960s and 1970s. Gillon was a foundation player for Penrith and played in the club's first ever game.

Playing career

Gillon played in the 1964 third grade team that won Parra's first ever premiership. He made his first grade debut for Parramatta in 1966 and played 16 times for the club in his only season there. In 1967, Gillon made the switch to newly admitted side Penrith and played in the club's first ever game which was a 15–12 defeat against Canterbury. Gillon played with Penrith for the next 3 seasons as the club struggled near the bottom of the ladder narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon. Gillon later played for Ryde - Eastwood, winning the 2nd Division title in 1972.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ern Gillon - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  3. Web site: Players Ern Gillon. The Mighty Panthers. 22 August 2018 .
  4. Web site: Wayne Peckham dies. news.com.au.
  5. Web site: Penrith Panthers celebrate 50 years. www.dailytelegraph.com.au.