Ron Lynch, a distinguished figure in Australian rugby league and a legend for the Parramatta Eels, has passed away at the age of 84.
Lynch, affectionately known as ‘Thirsty’, succumbed to a long illness in a Sydney hospital on Sunday.
Born in the NSW town of Young, Lynch’s illustrious career spanned over a decade at Parramatta, where he played 194 first-grade games from 1961 to 1971, additionally representing City, Country and NSW.
Following his time with Parramatta, Lynch played 44 games for Penrith, bringing his total first-grade matches to 238 with 38 tries.
Ron Lynch will be remembered as a hard-running lock and well-liked clubman at Parramatta
The man affectionately dubbed ‘Thirsty’ played a staggering 238 first grade games, a huge achievement in that era
His leadership skills shone as he captained Parramatta in 197src and was known for his s
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