Ron Hilditch
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Full name | Ron Paul Hilditch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 13 August 1953||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop, Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Rugby League Project |
Ron Hilditch (born 13 August 1953) is an Australian former professional
Playing career
Hilditch made his first grade debut for Parramatta in round 6 of the 1975 season against
In 1981, it was third time lucky for Hilditch as he played in Parramatta's first-ever premiership victory, a 20–11 win over Newtown in the grand final.[4]
An Australian Kangaroo, Hilditch was selected for three internationals, all against France; once in 1978 and twice in 1981.
Hilditch was selected to represent
Hilditch played in the club's 1982 preliminary final victory over Eastern Suburbs but missed out on selection in the 1982 Grand Final where Parramatta defeated Manly-Warringah.
Coaching career
After three years as captain-coach of
Hilditch was inducted into the Parramatta Eels Hall of Fame in 2006.[6]
Hilditch was a member of the Parramatta Eels Board of Directors.[7]
References
- ^ "THROWBACK - 1977 Grand Final replay". Parramatta Eels. 10 August 2017.
- ^ "Famous footy fumbles still haunt". Heraldsun.com.au. 17 September 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
- ^ "THROWBACK Eels win first top grade premiership". Parramatta Eels.
- ^ "Coach Profile - Ron Hilditch". NRL Stats. Retrieved 30 November 2007.
- ^ "Hall of Fame to welcome new member". Parramatta Eels. 6 August 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2007.
- ^ "Club Officials". Parramatta Eels. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 30 November 2007.
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