Sport
10 October, 2024
Step into the rich history of the Stanley River Wolves
The rich vein of rugby league history in Woodford and Kilcoy will be incorporated in a book being written by former Stanley Rivers Administrator, Rex Klein.
It is 50 years since senior rugby league recommenced in Woodford.
After the first two years it was rebranded to Stanley River RLFC, and it will be 25 years next year since Rivers introduced junior football of all ages. Kilcoy recently celebrated 100 years of football.
The book will cover all rugby league played in Kilcoy and Woodford, tracing back to teams that existed pre and post WWI.
Rex said he wanted to document the history and have the book, and any donated memorabilia lodged with the Woodford Museum and Kilcoy Historical Society.
The book will look to highlight some of the careers of the great players that have played for these towns like Abe Weimers, John Pratt, Bevan Bleakley, Bob and Col Raaen, Bunny Pierce, Grant Young, Nev King, Russell Klein and Jamie Floss.
It will cover the success stories like the great Kilcoy teams of the Mid 60’s winning the Ipswich comp back-to-back 1n 1965- 66 and the Stanley Rivers side winning back-to-back premierships in 1979-80.
It is a huge project, and its success will depend on the willingness of past and present players, officials and supporters to make their information and photos available.
You can contact Rex on email rex.klein996@outlook.com or go to his Facebook group, Woodford & Kilcoy Rugby League History
