1954 – Churchill’s ‘Little Master’ class
South Sydney won the initial ‘decider’ over Newtown 23-15, with legendary fullback Clive Churchill outstanding, setting up three of his side’s five tries
SOUTH SYDNEY: C. Churchill, I. Moir, M. Gallagher, G. Hawick, L. Brennan, J. Dougherty, R. Mason, L. Cowie, J. Rayner (c), B. Purcell, J. Richards, E. Hammerton, D. Donoghue.
NEWTOWN: G. Clifford, K. Considine, R. Poole, B. Clay, R. Preston, R. Kelly, R. Whitton, P. Ryan, H. Holloway, F. Narvo, D. Stait, F. Johnson, J. Evans (c).
SOUTH SYDNEY 23 (Cowie 2, Moir, Hawick, Dougherty tries; Purcell 4 goals) d. NEWTOWN 15 (Narvo try; Clifford 6 goals) at SCG. Referee: J. O’Brien. Crowd: 45,579. Minor semi-final: St George 15 d. Norths 14 Major semi-final: South Sydney 24 d. Newtown 14 Final:…