Frank Storie Explained

Frank Storie
Fullname:Francis Hugh Storie (Storey)
Birth Date:17 October 1883
Birth Place:Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Death Place:Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1908
Year1end:09
Appearances1:13
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1908
Yearaend:09
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:Metropolis
Yearbstart:1908
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]
Updated:26 March 2019

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Storie - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-03-26.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Frank Storie. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Web site: 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)
  5. Web site: Tigers, Souths love a ruckus. Heraldsun.com.au. 26 March 2019.