Clarrie Jeffreys Explained

Clarrie Jeffreys
Fullname:Clarence George Jeffreys
Birth Date:6 August 1932[1]
Retired:yes
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1953
Year1end:55
Appearances1:13
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:6
Club2:Newtown
Year2start:1958
Year2end:68
Appearances2:89
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Coachteam1:Newtown
Coachyear1start:1974
Coachyear1end:76
Coachgames1:66
Coachwins1:19
Coachdraws1:4
Coachlosses1:43
Source:[2]
Updated:10 July 2019

Clarence George Jeffreys (or Jeffries; 6 August 1932 – 27 August 2020[3]) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1970s.

Playing career

Jeffreys started his playing career at Balmain in 1953. He played three seasons at the Tigers before moving to Newtown in 1958. He played over 200 grade games with Newtown including 84 in first grade, mainly playing hooker. He retired in 1968, and returned to the club as a lower grade coach.

Coaching career

Jeffreys took over the role of first grade coach in 1974 after Jack Gibson resigned. Jeffreys coached the club for three years, during a tough period in the club's history.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clarrie Jeffries - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Clarrie Jeffries - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. Web site: Clarence Jeffreys Death Notice - Sydney, New South Wales Sydney Morning Herald. 2020-08-29. tributes.smh.com.au.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995.
  5. Web site: Newtown Jets - 1908-2008 - A centenary of rugby league. Newtownjets.com. 10 July 2019.