Gary and Peter Walsh proudly wearing their Berala Bears jumpers circa 1966

In 1978 Peter and the Wests Under 23’s once again made the Grand Final.

(Both 1978 GF images thanks to Bob Dickinson)

Unfortunately they were beaten by Penrith 23 to 5.

Back Row: George Downie, Ray Bernasconi, Bob Stutfield, Marshall Rogers, Brain Cook, Tom Arber, Kenny Bourke, Alan Neil, Warren Ryan

Sitting: Paul Houghton, Steve Tamone, Gary Clark, Peter Lema (Capt), David Kennedy, Bill Pearce, Peter Walsh.

Front: Brad Nelson and Brett Downie.

Below are the statistics from Peters six seasons at Wests

(Thanks to Geoff Ibbett)

Thanks to Andrew Stark for allowing the PPM website to republish this outstanding story

Who is Andrew Stark I hear you ask….