11/02/2026
Throwback Thursday 🦅
This old cliche.........never gets old, “great clubs are made up of great people.
Ron Macolm Snr, Bob Williamson, Colin Cahill and Eddie Crutchett are four gentlemen of our club who almost need no words to describe their contribution, they are the definition of that old cliche. The Middle Ages of Morley Eagles were successful in a large part because of these four guys.
The Crimea Park club rooms are aptly named the Ron Malcolm (Snr) Hall. The Malcolm family have been at The Eagles from the start and Rons great grand daughter Peyton and great grandson Riley are playing juniors currently, and there hasn’t been a gap over the years. Ron did just about everything at Morley and was a regular at the club until his passing, Rons wife Lorraine doesn’t miss too may games either, juniors or seniors
The Williamson family get one or two mentions at Morley, what were we saying about great people. Bob was another who did it all and is in a tie for third place as our longest serving President. If we had a plaque for the family who did the most, Bob and the Williamsons might have it locked away!
In a tie for second place as our longest serving President is Colin Cahill. Colin was The Pres, the Bar Man, the guy to lock up the club after midnight most nights and the glue that held the club together in the and 80s and 90s.
Last but definitely not least is Ed, no other description required. Ed loved the club, we loved him more! The bar at Crimea is named after Ed, it’s a gesture not solely bestowed due to his love of Corona’s, but because he made a huge contribution to social fabric of the club that lasts today. Eds a past president, but he was so much more for so many years
Remember any great moments from the club’s past, we would love to hear your suggestions!
A special request this week, we are looking for some pictures from the club’s early years, particular from the Sims (Mansel and Grame), Jones (Geroge) and Mateljan (Tony) families, please private message us with any contributions