Brothers in Arms

Friday, 16 May 2008

This weekends clash against Peel Thunder will see both Brendan and Nigel Lee line up in the same League team for the first time. While both have made numerous League appearances, Nigel 4 and Brendan 6, it is the first time they have played together. In also a rare occurance for the Club two pairs of brothers will play in the same League team, with the Lee's joining both Ben & Tim Noakes. According to one loyal Royal this last would have occurred in the 1906-1911 era when there were 4 Hesford Brothers, 3 Crawford brothers and 2 Wallish brothers all playing with the Club during that time.    This continues a common trend at the Club with numerous brother combinations playing League football at the Club recently. Along with the Lee & Noakes brothers both Frank & Peter Agostino and Michael & David Swan have played together in recent years. With three Martin boys at the Club and Trent already in the League squad the next brother combination could be just around the corner.