 Apart from the recruitments of international backrower “Mick” Crocker for a then-record single-season fee in 1954 and prized Yass hooker Bill Rayner in 1956, Parramatta was almost completely reliant upon local juniors and not nearly enough quality players could be found for competitiveness; however, there were notable players like hardman prop Roy Fisher, who played a record 170 consecutive grade games between 1954 and 1962.1960 was to prove the most disastrous season in Parramatta's history, with the club, despite the recruitment of Toowoomba centre Ron Boden, finishing last in all three grades.1961 saw the acquisition of international back-rowers Ron Lynch from Forbes in country NSW and Brian Hambly from South Sydney, but the blue and golds, despite a promising start under captain-coach Boden with two early victories, won only one more game and returned to their familiar place at the foot of the ladder.