Grafton Ghosts
The Grafton Ghosts are an Australian rugby league football team based in Grafton, New South Wales.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Grafton Ghosts Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Ghosties |
| Short name | Ghosts |
| Colours | Blue White |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) |
|
| Coach | Danny Wicks |
| Captain | Danny Wicks |
| Competition | Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League Group 2 Rugby League Clayton Cup Group 1 Rugby League |
| 2019 | Premiers |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 7 (2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019) |
Notable players
- Danny Wicks (2006-16 St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights & Parramatta Eels)
- Anthony Don (2013- Gold Coast Titans)
Life Members
- 1970 Boyd Nattrass
- 1976 Peter Nay
- 1976 John Stokes
- 1978 Joe Kinnane
- 1986 Barry Woolfe
- 1990 Grahame Brotherson
- 2004 Michael Rogan
- 2007 Tony Duroux
- 1978 Harry Blair
- 1986 John Morgan
- 1996 Stephen Haines
- 1998 Greg Vidler
- 2000 Gary Smith
- 2000 Kerry Godwin
- 2003 Vic McInnes
- 2011 Fred Johnson
Clayton Cup
The Clayton Cup has been awarded to the best team each year in the Country Rugby League which has been happening since 1937. The Grafton Ghosts have won the prestigious award on three occasions, in 2010, 2011 and 2017. [7]
Playing Record
Playing record compiled from scores published in the Rugby League Week.
| Year | Group | Ladder Position | Points | Final Position | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | Played Finals | Grand Finalist | ||
| 1985 | 1 | 9 | 12 | ||
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | 15 | ||
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 24 | Semi-Finalist | |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 27 | Premiers | |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 25 | Grand Finalist | |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 22 | Semi-Finalist | |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 32 | Premiers | |
| 1992 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 1993 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 1994 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 1995 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 1996 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | 1 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 8 | ||
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 12 | ||
| 2001 | |||||
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 27 | Premiers | |
| 2003 | 1 | Missed Finals | |||
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 18 | ||
| 2005 | NRRRL | 13 | 6 | ||
| 2006 | NRRRL | 12 | 8 | ||
| 2007 | NRRRL | 11 | 10 | ||
| 2008 | NRRRL | 1 | 32 | Grand Finalist | FNC[8] |
| 2009 | NRRRL | 4 | 24 | Semi-Finalist | |
| 2010 | NRRRL | 1 | 32 | Premiers | DM[9] |
| 2011 | NRRRL | 2 | 29 | Premiers | DE[10] |
| 2012 | NRRRL | 2 | 28 | Grand Finalist | ABC[11] |
| 2013 | NRRRL | 3 | 24 | Finalist | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 26 | Premiers | DE[12] |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 17 | Semi-Finalist | |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 30 | Grand Finalist | DE[13] |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 36 | Premiers | DE[14] |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 28 | Finalist | |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 22 | Premiers |
See also
References
- "Grafton Ghosts". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- "Grafton Ghosts". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- "Game Times & News - Grafton Junior Rugby League Club Inc. - SportsTG". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- "news - Grafton Ghosts Rugby League Football Club Inc. - SportsTG". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- "Grafton Ghosts". Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- http://websites.sportstg.com/trophyroom.cgi?c=0-2633-149400-0-0&a=tr_hb
- http://crlnsw.com.au/contact-us/history/
- "Byron Bay wins rugby league grand final". Far North Coaster. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Grafton Ghosts' grand final victory". Daily Mercury. 20 September 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Grafton Ghosts win NRRRL title". The Daily Examiner. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Mustangs win thriller 27-26". Australian Broadcasting Commission. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- McInerney, Matthew (25 August 2014). "Ghosts glory with extra time penalty". The Daily Examiner. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- Elkerton, Matthew (11 September 2016). "KINGS OF THE CLARENCE: Rebels clinch premiership over Ghosts". The Daily Examiner. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- "GRAND FINAL: Grafton Ghosts score spirited grand final win". The Daily Examiner. 3 September 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
External links and Sources
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