January 24: Glenn anointed; Easts established; Bevan born

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Mon 24 Jan 2022, 12:01 AM

On this day, the Eastern Suburbs club comes into being, the game's greatest tryscorer is born and Alex Glenn takes over as Broncos captain.

1908

Paddington Town Hall was the scene for the formation of the Eastern Suburbs club. Harry "Jersey" Flegg was appointed Easts’ first captain - one of many hats he wore in that first season.

1924

Try-scorer extraordinaire and NRL Hall of Fame member Brian Bevan is born. After playing just six matches in Australia (and not scoring a try), Bevan spent the rest of his career in England, amassing an incredible 796 tries in 696 matches. Bevan died in 1991.

1982

Australia, NSW, Parramatta and Manly player Jamie Lyon is born. As well as playing eight Tests and 10 State of Origin matches, Lyon played 70 matches for the Eels and 224 for Manly following a controversial move.

Jamie Lyon playing for Parramatta. ©NRL Photos

1995

The Tooheys Challenge is launched 630 metres below the earth’s surface in a goldmine at Cobar. The NSW town also hosted a Cup semi-final with Brisbane beating North Sydney 36-6. The Broncos went on to win the final against Cronulla.

1996

News Limited chief executive Ken Cowley says Super League has cost his company $100 million.

1999

Illawarra Steelers, Hunter Mariners and Newcastle Knights forward Neil Piccinelli announces his retirement. A rangy back-rower, Piccinelli scored 40 tries and kicked 23 goals during his 188-match career.