Dave Manning (rugby league) explained

Dave Manning
Fullname:David Edmond Manning
Birth Date:21 April 1910
Birth Place:Temora, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Temora, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1936
Year1end:39
Appearances1:52
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Source:[1]

Dave Manning (1910−1979) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played for Balmain as a prop and sometimes as a second rower.

Playing career

Manning made his debut for Balmain in Round 1 of the 1936 season in a 33–6 victory over St George at the Sydney Sports Ground. Manning's only try for the club came in a 17–7 defeat against Western Suburbs. In the same season, Manning played for Balmain in the 1936 grand final defeat against Eastern Suburbs.

In 1939, Manning was a member of the Balmain side which won their 7th premiership defeating South Sydney in the grand final 33–4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This match would be the players last for the club and Manning retired at the end of the season.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dave Manning - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Tigers, Souths love a ruckus. Heraldsun.com.au. 17 November 2018.