Reserves: 18. Burrow. ‘Chicka’ Ferguson was a crowd favourite and he was the competition’s leading try scorer in 1988. A shy and humble Ferguson has rarely been seen in the past decade and most of his teammates have lost contact with him. Interchange: 14. But that's what makes it tough. news, latest-news, canberra raiders, raiders, nrl, 89 premiership, hall of fame. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Does any of the current Green Machine compare with the silky footwork? Joey Leilua, 5. The captain-coach was Claude McDermott (third from right in the front row). Or heard him. CHICKA GIVE IT TO ME!' Raiders squad: 1. Jordan Rapana, 6. "Chicka was elusive on the field and now he's elusive off the football field, very typical of the Chicka we all love," McIntyre said. Joe Tapine. Elliott Whitehead, 13. That try and Meninga’s conversion sent … Ferguson played in his first Grand Final with Newtown in 1981 before moving to Easts. Left foot. Left foot. Nick Cotric? Emre Guler. "You didn't know if he was coming off the left or right. Extra time. Just in case my memory of the brilliance of Kenny and sterlo and chicka Ferguson had faded, they were there in all their glory lighting up wembley. Sam Williams, 19. Steve Jackson, spin, put the entire Balmain Tigers team on his back and carry them over to score immortality. Joe Tapine. If only Chicka had passed the ball. Tommy Talau, 19. Seeing someone like John come in … they see this is more than a football club. All three would carve the nrl up today. "He walked in and he didn't need to say anything," Stuart said. Benji Marshall, 7. His stint in Lancashire saw him explode on the league scene, scoring 24 tries in 25 games and catching the eye of Australian selectors. "He could always pull something out where not many players could and that was the case that day for Chicka. Arthur Beetson, named as captain of the team, commented that "Chicka was as good a winger as anybody". It seems Chicka's just as elusive as ever. Josh Papalii, 9. He then moved to play at Glen Innes from 1976 to 1980. Clay Priest, 16. "Chicka was one of those players that everyone loved playing with. Paul Momirovski, 3. You've already spoken about THAT try. RAIDERS: 1. I call it a try assist. John "Chicka"[4] Ferguson (born 15 July 1954[1]) is an Indigenous Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. BY CONSTRUCTION ONLINE PLATFORM, Decontamination Without Deconstruction: How to Properly Clean Granite Countertops. They're a bit bigger. Jordan Rapana, 6. Gene Miles in action for the Broncos. "When Chicka scored, he did some bloody good work to get over the line, but Mal had to kick that penalty and it was one of those shit ones - you were expected to get it, but it was easy to miss because it was about halfway out. Hail Mary play: The Raiders celebrate the try by John Ferguson that sent the 1989 grand final into extra time.Credit:Steve Christo. It sort of levelled it didn't it," Walters said. Georgia Tech Football, Elusive Raiders hero 'Chicka' Ferguson adds inspiration to Green Machine quest. They love their league in the pretty French town of Limoux. Looks easy enough. Left foot. Aidan Sezer, 8. Bruno Gigliotti Net Worth, As we know, he was going himself. "No not really. 14-12. Ten metres out. Josh Aloiai, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. He was one of the Crushers’ best in their first top grade hit-out against Manly at Emerald. Murwillumbah Brothers’ captain-coach, Milton Whybrow (second from left), watches the progress of teammate, Jack Nardi in the play-off for fifth spot in the 1974 Group 18-Gold Coast finals series at Murwillumbah Oval. He started his senior career with Souths in Townsville. Don Fox scores for Featherstone with referee, Eric Clay on the spot to award the try. Ferguson played in his first Grand Final with Newtown in 1981 before moving to Easts. Dances the same. The highly fancied Tigers are still in front. Or heard him. You've already spoken about THAT try. Then a little bit later I get an opportunity.". Luke Garner, 21. They've won five of their past six games and are poised to return to the finals for the first time since 2012. Chicka. When he finally retired after the club's 1990 grand final win over Penrith, 'Chicka' Ferguson was still in fine form. Corey Horsburgh, 16. John 'Chicka' Ferguson in the Canberra Raiders' sheds with coach Ricky Stuart. Just as Chicka's elusiveness and determination to score live on in the mind of the back who came off the bench in the '89 grand final. Blake Ferguson (born 20 March 1990) is an Australian national reprsentative professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, wing or fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL and Australia at international level.. Siliva Havili, 15. Raiders fullback Jack Wighton said it was inspiring to meet the club's legends that "you hear so many stories about". The Raiders went on to win their inaugural premiership when Steve Jackson crashed over for a try to secure a nail-biting victory. Monday: Canberra Raiders v North Queensland Cowboys at Canberra Stadium, 7pm. It's a moment the other Walters still remembers. Matt Eisenhuth. Saturday: Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium, 5.30pm. Four months ago. The one that helped tie the game and sent it to extra time. A. Michael Chee-Kam. Just do. NRL ROUND 18 Saturday: Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium, 5.30pm. The most elusive winger in Raiders history on and off the field has rarely been sighted at Canberra Stadium since he retired in 1990. Hang on. the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to have played for the club. Jordan Rapana, 6. Jack Wighton, 2. Esan Marsters, 5. It seems Chicka was the biggest of all. "It was pretty awesome. Michael Oldfield, 5. View steve-ricketts-a15b3765’s profile on LinkedIn, Diary of a retired Rugby League Journalist, The TOUR Diary: France in Australia, 1955. "He was a cult figure at the time and he was a cult figure for a damn long time. Time is running out. DIARY OF A RETIRED RUGBY LEAGUE WRITER WEEK 50 2019 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 There are reports Australian Rugby League back, Latrell Mitchell may switch from the Roosters to South Sydney, […], The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC, by Glen Dwyer Book review. The one that helped tie the game and sent it to extra time. The Canberra Raiders have found John "Chicka" Ferguson and now they are on a mission to bring the cult figure back to the capital for their 30th season reunion. New Lidl Paignton, Just as Chicka's elusiveness and determination to score live on in the mind of the back who came off the bench in the '89 grand final. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Ferguson missed the Raiders' 25th anniversary and was not at the 1989 grand final reunion two years ago. Reserves: 18. But the club is trying to get as many past players from its 30 seasons to the last home game of the year against the Panthers on August 27. But not quite. Bailey Simonsson? Picture: Supplied. Allan Thompson is behind him and Terry Randall on the right. Dudy Noble Field Seating Chart, A darting, weaving run in the 1989 grand final against Balmain resulted in Ferguson scoring the try that sent the match into extra-time. Gone, but not forgotten. Welcome to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Whether you're starting a renovation or building your dream home, we are here to help every step of the way.