A couple of recent photos of two of Wests greatest players, Harry Wells, Heritage number 546 (1956) and Darcy Russell, Heritage number 553 (1957)

Harry and Yvonne Wells out to lunch at Port Macquarie on the 10th April 2025.

Harry is 93 years of age.

Darcy celebrated his 96th Birthday on the 13th April 2025.

Harry Wells played at Wests 1956-1961 playing 85 First Grade games.

During these five seasons Harry scored 99 points all from tries.

Harry only played First Grade.

Harry is the Co – Patron of the Pratten Park Magpies along with Don Parish.

Harry was awarded the prestigious Australian Sports Centenary Medal and also inducted into the Sports Australian Hall of Fame.

 

 

Darcy Russell played at Wests 1957-1960 playing 79 First Grade games.

During these four seasons Darcy scored 770 points coming from 360 goals and 16 tries.

Darcy only played First Grade.

 

Darcy and Harry played in the 1958 Wests Grand Final Team.

Darcy, Don Parish and Harry at the 2019 Pratten Park Magpies Reunion.

All three players originally came from the Illawarra Rugby League competition.