Frank Saunders (rugby league)

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Frank Saunders
Frank Saunders. 1927 First Grade
Personal information
Full nameFrank Fuller Saunders
Born(1902-11-11)11 November 1902
Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Died19 July 1978(1978-07-19) (aged 75)
Carlton, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1923–29 St. George 75 50 20 0 190
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924–25 New South Wales 2 0 0 0 0
1923 Metropolis 1 2 2 0 10
Source: [1]

Frank Fuller Saunders (1902-1978) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s.

Background[edit]

Saunders was born in Rockdale, New South Wales on 11 November 1902.

Playing career[edit]

Frank 'Fatty' Saunders played with St. George during the clubs' foundation years. He played seven seasons with Saints between 1923-1929 including St. George's first grand final in 1927. Saunders also represented N.S.W. on two occasions in 1924-1925.

Frank Saunders. Centre 1927 Grand Final

Post playing[edit]

After his retirement from football, he was a committeeman and loyal servant of the St. George club for most of his life.[2]

Death[edit]

Saunders died from cancer on 19 July 1978.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Frank Saunders - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 20/7/1978