Ron Watson (rugby league) explained

Ronald Thomas Watson
Fullname:Ron Watson
Birth Date:16 February 1929
Death Date:2 December 2004
Death Place:Manly
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1950
Year1end:56
Appearances1:65
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Coachteam1:Western Suburbs
Coachyear1start:1970
Coachyear1end:71
Coachgames1:44
Coachwins1:10
Coachdraws1:1
Coachlosses1:33
Source:[1]

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 and later coached the club from 1970 to 1971.

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.

Notes and References

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