 Originally from Euabalong NSW of Wiradjuri descent, Ron first played rugby league for Tweed Heads, Saddler played for Sydney club Eastern Suburbs in the years 1963-64 and 1966–71.An Aboriginal , Saddler was selected for the 1967/68 Kangaroo Tour, playing in 12 matches, but no tests.Saddler has been allocated Eastern Suburbs player number 529.