History
The Early Years
The Avalon Bulldogs Junior Rugby League Club commenced in the Manly Warringah District Junior Rugby League in 1962.
Our first premiership win was in 1965 by our youngest team, the under 9's. Our Club was awarded the Pop Hall Trophy for the "Best Club" in Manly Warringah JRL in 1982, 1983, 1988, 1994 and 1999.
From a Doggie to the NRL
One of our own, Sam Verrills, made his NRL debut in round 6 of the 2019 NRL season for the Sydney Roosters against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.[2] In his debut year, Verrills played his first grand final at ANZ Stadium with the Sydney Roosters and won his first premiership. The match was contested between defending premiers the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders. Verrills scored the opening try after 6 minutes and the match was eventually won by Sydney Roosters. In December of 2020 Verrills signed a contract extension keeping him at the Sydney Roosters until the end of 2024.
Presidents
2018 - Current
Anthony Collins
2017
John Davis
2012 - 2016
Michael Birtwistle
2007 - 2011
Glenn Farrell
2006 - 2007
Rod Bailey
2001 - 2005
Bryan Iliffe
1999 - 2000
Maryane Cuss
1996 - 1998
Brian Friend
1992 - 1995
Richard Harris
1990 - 1991
Paul Wright
1986 - 1989
Paul Collins
1983 - 1985
Tom Gilbert
1982
Lionell Skews
1977 - 1981
Tom Gilbert
1968-1976
Les Retchless
1962 - 1967
Cliff Fenwick
Life Members
2021
Samantha Baum
2018 With Honours
Brian Friend
2017
Matthew Eding
2017
Jeff Loadsman
2016 With Honours
Paul Collins
2015
Glenn Farrell
2015
Lisa Matthews
2008
Annie Misdale
2007
Bryan Iliffe
2001
Richard Harris
2000
Maryane Cuss
1986
Brian Friend
1985
Barry Langham
1984
Paul Collins
1984
Tom Gilbert
1981
Gordon O'Donnell