Frank Matterson


Francis Albert 'Frank' Matterson (1904–1980) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Frank Matterson
Personal information
Full nameFrancis Albert Matterson
Born1904
Granville, New South Wales
Died2 Feb 1980
Lidcombe, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924–33 Western Suburbs 85 24 0 0 72
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929 NSW 4 3 1 0 11
Source: Whitacker/Hudson

Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson was a loyal player from the Western Suburbs Magpies. He played 85 games during a nine-year career at the club. Frank played for Wests between 1924-1933. He won a premiership with the club, playing in the 1930 Grand Final.

He also played for New South Wales on four occasions in 1929.[1]

Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson died on 2 February 1980, aged 75.[2]

References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players . 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 05/02/1980
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