Former Parramatta Eels winger Neville “Nifty” Glover has died aged 70.
- He played 121 games for Parramatta and 13 for Penrith between 1975–1983, scoring 59 tries, and represented both NSW and Australia in 1978.
- Glover was a highly regarded winger and later named in Parramatta’s “legend” team, with teammates praising both his talent and character.
- Despite a strong career, he was often remembered for a dropped pass in the 1976 grand final that cost Parramatta a potential premiership win.
- After football, he built a career as a police sergeant and senior prosecutor and was awarded an OAM.
- Parramatta is expected to honour him in an upcoming match.
- https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/parramatta-nsw-and-australian-winger-neville-nifty-glover-dies-aged-70/news-story/a44bf61417e653520e2a8d7f11af1019
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Dad loved Glover. Quality Winger before moving to Penrith. Loved him and Graeme Atkins on the Wings in the 80's.
Of course Guru but loved them as well.
It says they will honor Glover on Monday, knowing Ryles and how much he values the history of the club he will make it a big deal to win on Monday for Glover. In the past things like this would be a distraction, though Ryles makes it known the history is so important.
Had a few beers at parties with Nifty way back in the day. I played some footy with his brothers.
RIP bloke.