William Brogan
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Full name | William Henry Joseph Brogan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 28 April 1900 West Wyalong, New South Wales, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 6 March 1983(1983-03-06) (aged 82) Earlwood, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Whiticker/Hudson. |
William Henry Joseph Brogan (28 April 1900 – 6 March 1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a state and national representative.
Background
Brogan was born at West Wyalong, New South Wales on 28 April 1900.
Playing career
He joined Western Suburbs Magpies in 1929, and after a stirling season, he was selected on the 1929/30 Kangaroo Tour and played in all three tests against England.
Brogan is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.151.[1] Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in 1930. Brogan also made 11 appearances for New South Wales.
Coaching career
He retired from Sydney football in 1933 to captain-coach Warialda and Moree Rugby Leagues clubs.[2]
Death
Brogan died at Earlwood, New South Wales on 6 March 1983, aged 83.[3]
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Preceded by Jim Craig 1932 | Coach Western Suburbs 1933 | Succeeded by Frank McMillan 1934-1936 |
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- 1. Frank McMillan
- 2. Alan Brady
- 3. Cliff Pearce
- 4. Ken Sherwood
- 5. Ray Morris
- 6. Jack Rosa
- 7. Jim Craig (Ca./Co.)
- 8. Bill Brogan
- 9. Bob Lindfield
- 10. Cecil Rhodes
- 11. Bill Carpenter
- 12. Charlie Cornwell
- 13. Frank Matterson
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