January 25: Tallis hints at retirement; Roosters recruit Harrigan
On this day, Gorden Tallis hints at retirement and refereeing great Bill Harrigan becomes a consultant at the Roosters.
1941
English born Canterbury and Cronulla player George Taylforth is born. In 1967 Taylforth set a record for points in a season with 204. He scored two tries and kicked 99 goals.
1996
More than 30 players walk out on the Gold Coast club after a no-confidence vote in boss Jeff Muller.
1997
Canterbury allow winger Hazem El Masri to play for Lebanon in the ARL World Sevens.
2002
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe throws a party on his property near Coffs Harbour for the South Sydney Rabbitohs' first-grade squad.
2004
Brisbane captain Gorden Tallis says there is a "big chance" he will retire at the end of the 2004 season. His stellar career ended prior to the 2005 season after 214 clubs games, 17 State of Origin appearances and 13 Tests.
2004
The Sydney Roosters recruit Bill Harrigan to act as an "informal advisor" to coach Ricky Stuart in 2004.
2004
Wests Tigers down Parramatta 18-7 in the final of the World Sevens to take out the club's first title. Scott Sattler is named player of the tournament.
2012
Melbourne hooker Cameron Smith and Dragons halfback Ben Hornby are ruled out of the NRL All Stars team through injury. Aaron Payne (North Queensland) and Nathan Fien (St George Illawarra) replace them.
This article contains information from the official records of NRL historian David Middleton.
