Bailey, Luke
'Bull', 'Bails'

SI, 2000-2006, 119 games (incl repl).
7t (28pts).

Second row forward.
NSW rep (1994-95&98).
Played in 1992 and 1993 grand final sides.
Went on to join the successful the Burleigh Bears club on the Gold Coast and then represented Ireland in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
Became Dragons First Grade assistant coach in 2003.
more: 1993, 2002

Barrett, Trent (c)
'Baz'

I, 1996-98, 45 games. 30t, 2fg (122pts).
SI, 1999-2006, 154 games. 47t, 5fg (193pts).
TOTAL: 1996-2006, 199 games. 77t, 7fg (315pts).

Trent Barrett First Grade Position Five eighth, half back Born 18 Nov 1977, Temora Junior Club Temora / St Gregory's Height 182cm Debut Steelers (v Panthers), Wollongong, 25 Aug 1996, (Rd 21) NSW rep 1997-2002 & 2004-2005 Aust rep 1999-2002 & 2005

Captain in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Born in Temora, NSW, Trent Barrett was considered a schoolboy sensation in his home town before boarding at St Gregory's in Campbelltown, NSW. He went on to represent Country, NSW, as well as Australia at Test level, in the Rugby League World Cup and Kangaroo tours including the Tri-Nations series (now classed as Test matches).
Possessing a sharp passing game, Barrett was graded as a 16 year-old in 1993, debuting in first grade for the Illawarra Steelers in 1996. He represented NSW just nine months later.
In 1999, Barrett moved to half back to make way for five eighth Anthony Mundine. Following Mundine's departure in 2000, Barrett claimed the number 6 jersey as his own.
Barrett became part time captain of Saints in late 2001, taking over as club captain from 2002 onwards.
In a career hampered by injuries, Barrett suffered a season-ending ankle injury in May, 2003; but not before posting his 100th game with the Dragons' joint venture.
Barrett came back in 2004 and gained selection for NSW in State of Origin 3.
He was selected in the 2004 Tri-Nations Kangaroo squad before being forced to withdraw due to injury.
In 2005, Barrett was again selected in the Australian Tri-Nations squad. Playing four Tests including the Tri-Nations final, Barrett played twice off the bench as a utility hooker before being promoted into the run-on side at five eighth following the withdrawal of Darren Lockyer.
In 2006, Barrett announced that he had signed a three year deal with English Club the Wigan Warriors, beginning in 2007.
In 2008, Barrett announced that he was returning to Australia and the NRL, and later signed a two-year deal with the Sharks beginning in 2009.
more: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Bartrim, Wayne (c)
'Barto'

Bath, Harry (c)
'The Old Fox'

S, 1957-59, 60 games.
10t, 240g (510pts)

Bath signs with St George in 1957, Frank Facer looks on.

Following a classic punch up in the 1959 grand final between Harry Bath (centre) and Manly's Rex Mossop (out of frame), both players are sent off by referee Darcey Lawler. It was Harry Bath's last game.

Harry Bath in 1995. Picture: John Elliott

Hooker. Second row forward. Goal kicker.
Qld rep (1945) NSW rep (1946-47).

Born: 28 November 1924
Died: 4 October 2008

Bath was graded with Brisbane Souths when only 16-years-old, and won a premiership with them in 1945. He played for Queensland (1945) and NSW (1946-47) before turning 21. After moving to Sydney, Bath played in two Balmain Tigers' premiership winning sides (1946-47).

A knee injury denied Bath a spot in the 1946 Australian team prompting him to take up lucrative offers in the strong UK League.

Harry Bath, left, and Brian Bevan, right, with the Mayor at a Challenge Cup Town Hall reception in 1950. Click on pic for larger image. Picture: Eddie Whitham's archive

Bath coached Balmain (1961-66) to grand finals against St George (1964 and 1966). He also coached Newtown (1969-72) and Australia (1962 and 1968-1972) where he became the sole selector of Australia's 1962 Ashes side and coached the 1968 and 1970 Australian sides to World Cup wins.

'The Old Fox' carried his aggressive forward influence into the next generation when he successfully coached a young St George Dragons side - known as 'Bath's Babes' - to two premiership victories in 1977 and 1979.

He retired from coaching in 1981.

In 2004, Bath was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was named as one of rugby league's '100 Greatest Players'.

In 2008, on the eve of the NRL centenary grand final, Harry Bath passed away following a long battle with illness. He was 83-years old.

more: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1964, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982

Blacklock, Nathan
'Tingha'

S, 1997-98, 23 games. 20t (80pts)
SI, 1999-2002 & 2003-04, 114 games. 100t, 14g (428pts).
TOTAL: 1997-2004, 137 games. 120t, 14g (508pts).

Bower, Damien

Winger. Centre.
Qld rep (1981-83).
Trialled with Toronto Argonauts in North American Football.
In 1977, while in contract negotiations with Brisbane Souths, Mitch trialled with Saints under the false name of 'Mickey Lane' - a pseudonym invented by coach Harry Bath who borrowed it from a British street name. Brennan was recognised and fined.
Possessing an amazing turn of pace, Brennan was the club's top try scorer in 1979 with 16 tries.
Winner of the 'golden try' award (a mid-week cup award) in 1978 and 1980.
Played in 1979 Grand Final victory.
more: 1978, 1979, team 1979

Brown, Nathan (c)
'Brownie'

S, 1993-98, 96 games + 25 repl, 23t (92pts)
SI, 1999-2000, 46 games + 5 repl. 9t (36pts)
TOTAL: 172 games (incl repl). 32t (128pts)

Lock Forward.
NSW rep (1912 & 1915 & 1919-20 & 1926).
Aust rep (1914 & 1920-22)
Frank Burge was the greatest try scoring forward in the history of the game. He holds numerous try scoring records including most tries in one first grade match (8 tries for Glebe in 1920). Burge held the record for the most first grade career tries for a forward (146 tries) - a record only surpassed in 2004 by Manly lock Steve Menzies, who scored many of his tries while playing in the centres.
Born in 1895, Burge was a Souths Rugby Union player, amazingly debuting in first grade at just 14 years of age. Burge switched to Rugby League and played with Glebe from 1911-23 & 1926. He made his Test debut against Great Britain in 1914.
In 1927, Burge link up with the '26 wooden spooners the St George 'Dragon Slayers'.
An innovative and dedicated professional, Burge turned around Saints' fortunes, leading them to their maiden premiership final and runners up in 1927.
His philosophy was simple; positive football and pride in yourself and your club. This attitude sank deep into St George and became a foundation stone which would carry the Dragons for many years to come.
Burge stayed on as coach of St George until 1930 before coaching Norths (1935), Canterbury (1936), Newtown (1940) and Wests (1947). He returned to Saints in 1937 where once again, he lifted the listless club - this time from second last place to equal second place.
The mighty Frank Burge, aged 64, passed away suddenly in 1958 after meeting with former St George clubman Reg Fusedale and some other friends for a morning swim at Brighton Baths. He collapsed in Marrickville later that afternoon while en route to a Newtown v Norths match at Henson Park.
more: 1921, 1927, 1930, 1958
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Byrne, Dean

SI, 2003, 6 games (incl repl).
2t, 3g (14pts)

Halfback. Five eighth.
Born at St George hospital in 1981 and a St George junior (Peakhurst Hawks), Dean Byrne broke both his feet in 2002 before recovering to debut in First Grade in 2003.
Byrne captained the lower grade Premier League side but the club were unable to find him a regular spot in the top grade.
A tremendous prospect, Dean Byrne signed with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for 2004 before his career was cut short, a serious leg injury forcing the 24-year-old into early retirement.
more: 2003
SOTV interview with Dean Byrne - click here