Malcolm Reilly's remarkable impact on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles is felt even 50 years after his arrival at Brookvale.
A key player in the 1970 Great Britain squad that clinched the Ashes, Reilly participated in 89 matches for Manly between 1971 and 1975.
His signing by club secretary Ken Arthurson is regarded as one of the best decisions in team history.
Joining the team after their 1970 grand final loss, Reilly played alongside legends like Bob Fulton and Graham Eadie.
His grit and skill bolstered an already formidable forward pack at Manly.
Originating from Castleford, Reilly's aggressive style contributed to the club's first premiership win in 1972 under coach Ron Willey.
In the following year, he played a crucial role in Manly's grand final triumph over Cronulla, despite suffering a kidney injury early in the match.
Peter 'Zorba' Peters, a 1973 teammate, believes Reilly is among the top players in the club's history.