Clive Churchill

Clive Churchill was an Australian professional rugby league footballer and coach of the mid-twentieth century, born on 21 January 1927 and died on 9 August 1985, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. A fullback who represented Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, he played most of his club football with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, winning five premierships as a player, and later coached the club to three more. He retired as the most capped Australian Kangaroos player ever and is regarded as one of the greatest players in the game's history. His attacking flair is credited with changing the role of the fullback, and the Clive Churchill Medal for the man of the match in the NRL grand final bears his name.