By Karen Corbett

THIS week saw a massive milestone achievement for Robert Henderson who played his 400th game on the 19th July for St Clair Comets JRLC. 

Rob started playing for the club in Under 7s in 1996.  In 2025 he is playing Open Mens Don Feltis Division 1.

Over the years he has had some amazing coaches throughout his career, which have included Brian ‘Killer’ Kearney, Gavin Dunn, Bobby Bright, Neil Tonbald, Arnold Beardan, Gary ‘Mumbles’ Jefferies, Brad Liggins, Brett Laws, Ayden Pittman-Lyon, Jason Pettit-Young, Paul Grieves, Nathan Pearce, Keith Thompson just to name a few. 

Rob is a St Clair Comets JRLC Club Life Member, has been Club and team Captain, has represented the club at Anzac Day ceremonies at St Mary’s RSL, has been involved as a coach and trainer for the club for different sides and is currently coaching the Under 7s Red for St Clair Comets JRLC in 2025 which includes his son Carter. 

Rob potentially is coaching the clubs future next 400 game players. His family have been members of the club in different roles over many years. His brothers have also played for the club. With Junior League footy evolving every year Rob became one of the Clubs League Tag trained instructors. 

During his playing career he has scored many tries, suffered injuries, made representative sides in NSWRL competitions and been an amazing role model for his team mates, and the young players coming through the ranks. Over many years at Peppertree you could guarantee the crowd would be screaming ‘Run Rabbit Run’ as Rob was a speedster who could beat many a good player from other clubs. His most memorable moment for the club and during his career is winning his first ever A Grade Grand Final. 

Rob is a great team mate who rallies behind his team always and is one of the first players to put his hand up when needed on the field. An amazing inspiration and role model for the many players playing at the club. He has done himself, his club, and his family proud with his many achievements and continued involvement at the club. 

Blake South Junior League General Manager from Penrith District Junior League at the Magic Round Competition last weekend said it is a massive achievement for Rob and the club and there is not many 400 game players in the district, especially ones that are still playing.

Rob’s 400th game coincided with Indigenous Round for the club and district. So manyin the community were at Peppertree on Saturday to cheer proudly for Rob ‘Rabbit’ Henderson and the Open Mens team against the Riverstone Razorbacks.