Frank Bonner (rugby league) explained

Frank Bonner
Fullname:Francis George Bonner
Birth Date:12 October 1924
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1944
Year1end:47
Appearances1:24
Tries1:0
Goals1:62
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:124
Source:[1]

Francis George Bonner (12 October 1924 - 5 January 2013) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played for South Sydney in the 1940s.

Bonner, a fullback, made his first-grade debut in the 1944 NSWRFL season, having started the year with the thirds. He impressed as a goalkicker in just his second first-grade appearance, with seven goals from nine attempts in a win over Eastern Suburbs.[2] Following 24 premiership games, he left South Sydney for the Corrimal Cougars in 1948.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Collis, Ian. The A to Z of Rugby League Players. 2018. New Holland Publishers. 9781921024986.
  2. News: Seven Goals From R.L. Player, 19, 19 . The Daily Telegraph. 11 June 1944 . 2 June 2019 . 23.
  3. News: Rugby League . Illawarra Mercury. 13 May 1948 . 2 June 2019 . 10.