Jim Flower (rugby league)

James Harold Flower (1907–1979) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. Jim 'Pansy' Flower was the brother of Harry Flower who was also a St. George first grade player and NSW rep.

Jim Flower
Personal information
Full nameJames Harold Flower
Born1907
Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Died16 December 1979
Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1930–32 St. George 12 2 0 0 6
1934 North Sydney 11 0 0 0 0
1935–36 St. George 14 2 0 0 6
Total 37 4 0 0 12
Source: [1]

Playing career

Flower came through the St. George juniors and made his first grade debut on 28 June 1930 in round 6. Flower was in the squad for the 1930 NSWRL Final against Western Suburbs but did not play. St George had won the initial final but due to the rules at the time, Wests were allowed to challenge for a rematch as they had finished as minor premiers. St George lost the replay 27–2 at the Sydney Sports Ground, Flower was injured for the match and was replaced by Alf Sadler.[2] [3]

After playing another season at St. George, Flower moved to Walcha, New South Wales as captain/coach in 1932 and then to Mudgee, New South Wales as captain/coach in 1933, and then the North Sydney club in 1934 for one season.[4]

He returned to the St. George club in 1935 to see out his career. In 1937 he was appointed Third Grade captain/coach before retiring. [5] Jim Flower remained at Saints for many years on the Football committee.

Death

Flower died on 16 December 1979.[6]

References
  1. "Jim Flower – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Western Suburbs History". Wests Magpies.
  3. The Sun (Sydney) Grand Final Team Lists 4/10/1930 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224237598?searchTerm=%22sadler%22%20%22st.george%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=193%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1930%7C%7C%7Cl-month=10
  4. DAILY TELEGRAPH (Sydney) 11 May 1934 "Flower To Lead North Sydney" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246434978?searchTerm=%22jim%20flower%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
  5. Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition ISBN 1875169571
  6. Sydney Morning Herald (Death Notice) 17/12/1979
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