Noel Jones (rugby league)
Noel Ernest Jones (1919–1986) was an Australian World War II veteran and premiership winning rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
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| Full name | Noel Ernest Jones | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 October 1919 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 June 1986 (aged 66) Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jones (middle, 3rd from right) in St George's 1946 side
Playing career
Jones played five seasons for St George between 1940 and 1947 in a career interrupted by WWII. He played as a wing and centre for St. George and made two Grand Final appearances - a win in the 1941 season and a loss in the 1946 decider to Balmain in which he scored a try.
He joined the AIF in 1943,[2] saw action as a Gunner and post-war rejoined the Dragons for two seasons. He retired at the conclusion of the 1947 season.[3]
Death
Jones died on 1 June 1986, aged 66.[4]
Jones (back 2nd from left) in St. George's 1941 premiership-winning team.
Published sources
- Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
- Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane
References
- "Noel Jones - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- Jones War Record
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- Sydney Morning Herald- Death Notice 03/06/1986
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