Jack Melville

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Jack Melville
Personal information
Full nameAllan John Melville
Born(1921-02-11)11 February 1921
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died15 November 1977(1977-11-15) (aged 56)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1947–49 South Sydney 3170021
Source: [1]

Allan John Melville (1921-1977 [2] ) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Melville made his first grade debut for Souths in 1947.

In 1949, Melville made 15 appearances as Souths claimed the minor premiership and reached the grand final against St George. Melville played in the match as Souths lost the grand final 19–12 with St George claiming their second premiership. This in turn would be Melville's last game for the club. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Jack Melville- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "DVA's Nominal Rolls".
  3. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Melville". www.ssralmanac.com.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  5. "Rabbitohs Armed Forces Roll of Honour". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 11 April 2018.