Doug Ricketson

Douglas Ricketson (1930 – 18 December 2019) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, He played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Penrith clubs and was the father of Luke Ricketson.

Doug Ricketson
Personal information
Full nameDouglas Ricketson
Born1930
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
DiedDecember 18, 2019(2019-12-18) (aged 88–89)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1960–63 Eastern Suburbs 60 9 0 0 27
1967 Penrith Panthers 3 0 0 0 0
Total 63 9 0 0 27
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1964 NSW Country 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Playing career

A centre, Ricketson was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by St George in the 1960 Grand Final. He also represented Sydney in a match against Great Britain. In 1967, Ricketson played for Penrith in their debut season in the NSWRFL premiership before a knee injury brought about an end to his career.

Post playing

Formerly an athletics coach at Waverley College, in Sydney, Ricketson spent many years coaching in country areas including Temora where his daughter Kylie was born and South Grafton.[2][3]

Death

Ricketson died on 18 December 2019.[4]

References

  1. "Doug Ricketson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Roy Masters (23 July 2003). "Like father like son". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2007.
  3. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  4. "Vale: NRL in Memoriam 2019". www.nrl.com.

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