Bernie Purcell - Coaching Career

Coaching Career

Purcell coached the Rabbitohs (1962–1966) after his retirement as a player, the highlight being the 1965 Grand Final against St. George played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in front of a record crowd of 78,056. Souths lost a hard fought encounter 12-8 against the then nine-times champions.

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