Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Executive Chairman Peter V’landys AM has today paid tribute to former Kangaroo Ron Turner, who passed away this week.
Turner played 96 first grade games for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (1970-75), playing in the Club’s first Grand Final in 1973, as well as 11 matches for Newtown (1976).
He was the Sharks’ first Australian international, playing in four Tests for Australia (1970, 1974) including in Australia’s 1970 World Cup Final victory at Headingley.
“Of 30 Sharks players who have represented Australia, Ron was the first,” Mr V’landys said.
“He was a tough and uncompromising player who played in a famous World Cup Final victory against England in Leeds in 1970.
“At a time we’re celebrating the Kangaroos jersey ahead of a World Cup Final, we have lost two legends in Ron Turner and Paul Langmack, who both wore the jersey in famous tours.
“On behalf of the Commission, I extend our condolences to Ron’s family, friends, and all who knew him.”
