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Biography
Ern Gillon also known as "Ernie Gillon" is a former Australian rugby league footballer who played as a centre for Parramatta and Penrith in the 1960s and 1970s.. Gillon was a foundation player for Penrith and played in the club's first ever game.
Playing career
Gillon made his first grade debut for Parramatta in 1966 and played 16 times for the club in his only season there.In 1967, Gillon made the switch to newly admitted side Penrith and played in the club's first ever game which was a 15-12 defeat against Canterbury.Gillon played with Penrith for the next 3 seasons as the club struggled near the bottom of the ladder narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon.Gillon retired at the end of 1970.
Ern was still playing as late as 1976 with Oakhill Catholic college in the University Cup.
He played in the lead up game before the St Helens V Easts game at the SCG in that year.
He captained Oakhill that day versus the Teachers Club.