After retiring from the NSWRFL at the end of the 1972 season , Ward played 63 first grade games from 1973 to 1975 for Newcastle Rugby League side Western Suburbs Rosellas .
Was the club 's captain - coach from 1973 to 1974 .
After retiring from the NSWRFL at the end of the 1972 season , Ward played 63 first grade games from 1973 to 1975 for Newcastle Rugby League side Western Suburbs Rosellas , and was the club 's captain - coach from 1973 to 1974 .