Stroll through history with yesterday's heroes

On the night of 26th of August 2006 the North Sydney Rugby League Football Club will announce their 'TEAM OF THE CENTURY' at a star studded presentation to be held at the NORTHS Club, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray.

Famous rugby league legends will rub shoulders with fans in one of the most important nights on the 2006 rugby league calendar.

PREPARATIONS ARE IN FULL SWING

Preparations are in full swing with the club securing the services of TV and radio personality Andrew Voss who will MC the night. While an expose on all things North Sydney will be provided by ABC personalty Lex Marinos.

Many famous North Sydney and Rugby League identities will also be involved in the entertainment. A full range of merchandise is planned with many limited edition collectables to be available. All this in conjunction with
the announcement of the North Sydney Bears team of the century, will ensure this will be a night which will never be forgotten in Bears history and a must for all fans of Rugby League. For up to date information go to www.northsydneybears.com.au.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: $250-00 plus GST - including a limited edition 'Team Of The Century' print and promotion of your company on the night

CONTACT: Greg Florimo on (02) 9466 8860 or email at
info@northsydneybears.com.au

TICKETING DETAILS

VENUE: The Celebrity Room, NORTHS, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray
DATE & TIME: Saturday 26th August 2006, 6:30 p.m.
DRESS: Semi Formal
TICKETS: $175-00 per head, including GST - including three course dinner, drinks and entertainment
BOOKINGS: Contact NORTHS on (02) 9466 8888

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOMINEES

An expert group of rugby league specialists has been appointed to the selection committee to pick the team. They include; John Hayes, Richard Bradley and Ian Heads. They have been sweating hard over their decisions and have finalised the nominees for the 13 postions, 4 reserves and the coach. Go to www.northsydneybears.com.au for more details on the nominees.

The Nominees are:
Alan Arkey (1951-58)
Ben Haslam (1952-54)
Billy Moore (1989-99)
Billy Wilson (1963-67)
Bob Sullivan (1948-55, 1957-59)
Brian Carlson (1957-62)
Bruce Walker (1971-77)
Cec Blinkhorn (1914-18, 1920-23)
Cec Waters (1947-55)
Chris McKivat (1921-22)
Con Sullivan (1910-16)
David Fairleigh (1989-99)
Don McKinnon (1977-87)
Duncan Thompson (1916, 1920-23)
Fred Griffiths (1963-66)
Gary Larson (1987-1999)
George Ambrum (1966-74)
Greg Florimo (1986-98)
Greg Hawick (1959-60)
Harold Horder (1920-23)
Herman Peters (1917-25)
Jason Taylor (1994-99)
Jim Devereaux (1908, 1910, 1912-13, 1922)
John Gray (1975-77, 1981-83)
Keith Harris (1973-74, 1977-83)
Keith Middleton (1948-54)
Ken Irvine (b.1940-d.1990)
Ken McCaffery (1957-59)
Les Kiss (1986-93)
Mario Fenech (1991-94)
Mark Graham (1981-88)
Martin Bella (1986-89)
Matt Seers (1993-99)
Norm Strong (1947-62)
Peter Diversi (1952-55)
Peter Louis (1993-99)
Rex Harrison (1934-42, 1945-46)
Ron Willey (1980-82)
Ross McKinnon (1952-53)
Ross Warner (1963-74)
Roy Thompson (1935-40, 1942)
Sid Deane (1908, 1912-14, 1917, 1919)
Tim Pickup (1972-74)
Tony Rea (1988-94)

The North Sydney Rugby League Football Club can be contacted on 9466 8860.