John Clarke (rugby league)

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John Clarke
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Full nameJohn Clarke
Playing information
Position Second-row, Hooker, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1932–42 Eastern Suburbs 6840012
Source: [1]

John Clarke is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition during the 1930s and 1940s.

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Playing career

Clarke played 9 seasons and 68 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1932–36, 1938 and 1940–42) seasons. A forward, Clarke was a member of Eastern Suburbs side that defeated Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1940 premiership decider. [2]

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References

  1. "John Clarke – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2019.