Fred Woolley

Fred Woolley (22 December 1880 – 18 January 1955) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Balmain and was a foundation player of the club.

Fred Woolley
Personal information
Full nameFrederick Woolley
Born(1880-12-22)22 December 1880
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died18 January 1955(1955-01-18) (aged 74)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908–10 Balmain 25 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1909 New South Wales 4 0 0 0 0
1909 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
1909 Australia 2 0 0 0 0
As of 15 February 2019
Source: [1]

Background

Woolley played Rugby Union with Northern Districts, Glebe and Balmain before switching codes to join Balmain in 1908.

Playing career

Woolley was a foundation player for Balmain and played in the club's first ever season which was also the first season of Rugby League in Australia.

In 1909, Woolley was selected to play for Australia, New South Wales and Metropolis.

Woolley went on to play with Balmain up until the end of 1910 and remarkably went his whole career without scoring a try.

Woolley was the uncle of Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame inductee Wally Prigg.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "Fred Woolley - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "BIRCHGROVE PARK: 110 YEARS ON FROM ROUND ONE". Inside Sport.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  4. "AFL raid on the cradle of league". www.smh.com.au.


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