Thirroul Butchers
The Thirroul Butchers are an Australian rugby league football team based in Thirroul, a coastal town and suburb of Wollongong. The club was formed in 1913 and entered the Illawarra Rugby League, where it still competes today.
History
The Thirroul Butchers were established in 1913, entering the third season of the Illawarra Rugby League competition. On 20 May 1913 Thirroul competed in their first premiership match, with a 13-3 loss to Unanderra. The team listed was: Dansfield, A. Lacey, E.Lacey, Hopkinson, Coulton, Grace, McDonald, Ryan, Moore, Green, Fraser, Schalel and Clarke.Players
Notable former players
- Glen Air
- Brent Grose
- Trent Waterhouse, Warrington Wolves)
- Michael Howell
- David Howell
- Ryan Powell
- Matt Prior
- Max Bailey
- Aaron Schoupp
- Ryan Couchman
- Toby Couchman
- Connor Muhleisen