By who's decree is it that the level of a RL club's success in Premierships be measured from 1954? History is a major part of RL and as most clubs would agree, should be looked back at with pride. So what you're saying is that in a few years time we can't look back at St. George's record run of wins? They won't count either.cause it was too long ago? You're kidding.
Supporters of other clubs have never in my experience been able to accept that South Sydney are the most successful club in Rugby League history, regardless of whether it's last Premiership was '71 or not. When your club has a record to rival South Sydney,then come back and I'll listen to what you have to say.
Here is a little food for thought
Year Entered Premiership: 1908
First Match: April 20, 1908, Won 7-11 v Norths, Birchgrove Oval
TITLES
First Grade: 1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971
Runners Up: 1910, 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1969
Reserve Grade: 1913, 1914, 1917, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1943, 1945, 1952, 1053, 1956, 1966, 1968, 1983
Third Grade (Presidents Cup): 1912, 1918, 1925, 1928, 1933, 1962, 1969, 1981, 1986, 1989
Club Championship: 1932, 1933, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1989
Pre-season Cup: 1966, 1969, 1972, 1978
Tooth Cup: 1981
Tooheys Challenge: 1994
Sevens: 1988