Jack McConnell (rugby league)

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Jack McConnell
Personal information
Full nameJack McConnell
Playing information
Position Prop, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1933–34 Western Suburbs 292006
1935–36 Canterbury-Bankstown 293009
Total5850015
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1933–34 NSW City 20000
Source: [1]
As of 21 February 2019

Jack McConnell nicknamed "Bluey" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. McConnell played for Western Suburbs and Canterbury-Bankstown. McConnell was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Playing career

McConnell made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in Round 3 1933 against Newtown at Marrickville Oval. Western Suburbs only managed to win 4 games in 1933 and finished with the wooden spoon by coming last.

In 1934, McConnell played 17 games as Western Suburbs went from wooden spooners to premiers by claiming the minor premiership and then defeating Eastern Suburbs in the 1934 grand final with McConnell playing at second row. As of 2019, Western Suburbs are the last team to have gone from wooden spooners to premiers the following season.

In 1935, McConnell joined newly admitted Canterbury-Bankstown and played in the club's first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval on 25 April 1935. Norths went on to win the match 20-5 with McConnell playing at second row.

In 1936, McConnell was a part of the club's first ever finals campaign as Canterbury finished 2nd on the table. Canterbury went on to lose their semi final game against Eastern Suburbs. This in turn would be McConnell's last game in first grade. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jack McConnell- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. ↑ Barrett, Chris (21 September 2010). "The wooden spoon to premier gold? Roosters run recalls league history". The Sydney Morning Herald.
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