Stan Cutler joined Canterbury in 1970 as a fullback. Stan is the father of Trent Cutler.

In 1971, Stan became a regular member of the third grade team but did not complete the season due to injury.

After a late start to the 1972 season, Stan became a regular member of the reserve grade team and played in the Premiership winning team against St George on the wing.

In 1973, Stan was a regular member of the reserve grade team and received his opportunity in first grade against Penrith as a replacement.

Stan played in the Preliminary Semi-Final against Newtown when Gary Dowling was injured and played in the reserve grade Semi-Final against Newtown.