Arthur McCallum explained

Arthur McCallum
Fullname:Arthur McCallum
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1908
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1909
Appearances2:1
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
Updated:26 March 2019

Arthur McCallum was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for South Sydney and Western Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. McCallum was a foundation player for South Sydney.

Playing career

McCallum made his first grade debut for South Sydney against Glebe in the 1908 semi final which Souths won 16–3 at Wentworth Park.

Souths went on to reach the first NSWRL grand final against rivals Eastern Suburbs. McCallum played in the match as Souths claimed their first premiership winning 14–12 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 4000 spectators.

In 1909, McCallum joined Western Suburbs and played one game for the club, a 7–3 victory over North Sydney in Round 8 1909. McCallum then rejoined South Sydney midway through the 1909 season but only managed to play reserve grade for the club before retiring at the end of 1910.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: R McCallum - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-03-26.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Arthur McCallum. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Web site: A Look Back At Premiership Success. www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023 .
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  5. Web site: Wests Magpies First Grade Players. westsmagpies.com.au. 26 March 2019.