Episode 9 – The Dogs of War. Canterbury 1984-1987

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The 1980’s was the most successful decade in the history of the Canterbury-Bankstown Rugby League Club.

They won premierships in 1980, 1984, 1985 and 1988. But amongst all this success, one team stood out – a team that would create a legacy.

A legacy that lasts to the present day.

Coach Warren Ryan. 66 percent win percentage 1984-87.
Coach Warren Ryan. 66 % win percentage 1984-87.
Terry Lamb. First to play 350 games in the NRL.
Terry Lamb. First to play 350 games in the NRL.
Steve Folkes 30/01/59-27/2/18. 245 games for Canterbury.
Steve Folkes 30/01/59-27/2/18. 245 games for Canterbury.

Episode Acknowledgments:

  • Steve Greige is a former panel member of Radio 2SER-FM’s A View From the Hill, a reporter for Rugby League Review and a life-long Canterbury supporter (Member 97898000).
  • Sydney Morning Herald
  • Era of the Biff
  • The Dogs of War by Gary Lester (Playright Publishing 2016)