1996 North Sydney Bears Graded Players

This 1996 North Sydney Bears Graded Players photograph captures the full squad and club officials gathered at North Sydney Oval, reflecting a period of strong performance and cohesion for the club. Featuring players across all grades alongside coaching and administrative staff, the image highlights the depth of talent and unified structure of the Bears during the mid-1990s.

Back Row: Ben O’Donnell, Anthony Fowler, Sean Rutgerson, Jamie Gass, Luke Erenavula, Shawn Townsend, Jody Rudd, Adam Allen, Jason McDonald, Craig Eveligh.

2nd Row: Fred Thompson (Gear Steward), Ben Watkins (Strapper), David Misson (Sports Coach), Steve Hanson (Trainer), Shannon Ponton, John Muggleton (Skills Coach), Wade Horder, Paul Stringer, Jason Ryan, Russell Bussian, Brenton Pomery, Alex Chan, Craig Chapman, William Leyshon, Mark Bisby (Head Trainer), Frank Burge (U/21’s Manager), Ron Owens (Gear Steward), Robbie Wright (Physiotherapist).

1st Row: Kerri Hains (Strapper), Phil Ritchie (Trainer), Steve Thompson (Senior Squad Manager), David Hall, Matt Seers, Brett Dallas, Richard Smith, Matt Toshack, Michael Buettner, Ben Ikin, Steve Trindall, Craig Smith, Gary Larson, Danny Williams, Mark Riddell, Craig Gower.

Seated: John Adam (Director), Brian Norton (Director), Paul Heffernan, Nigel Roy, Chris Caruana, Billy Moore, Josh Stuart, Ray Beatty (President), Jason Taylor (1st Grade Captain), Peter Louis (1st Grade Coach), Greg Florimo (Club Captain), Bob Saunders (Chief Executive), David Fairleigh, Mark Soden, Craig Wilson, Dallas Weston, Mark Burge (Director), Monty Hodges (Director).

Front Row: Nic Surtees, David Boorman, David Lawton, Rodney Clout, Luke Nowland, Steve Carrew, Nick Shaw, Justin Yeo, Nathan Hines, Clayton Whitten, Marshall Scott, Troy Edwards, Mixe Lui, Aaron Bryant, Nick Hyde, Michael Fran, Ben Bailey, David Hicks.

Absent: Danny Fitzpatrick, Ben Warwick.