Frank Griffiths (rugby league) explained

Frank Griffiths
Fullname:Frank Griffiths
Birth Date:7 November 1911
Death Date:Unknown
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1935
Year1end:41
Appearances1:56
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Teama:NSW City
Yearastart:1937
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:22 February 2019
Source:[1]

Frank Griffiths was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played for Balmain in the NSWRL Competition.

Playing career

Griffiths made his first grade debut for Balmain against Western Suburbs in Round 15 1935 at the Sydney Sports Ground.

In 1936, Griffiths played at prop in the 1936 NSWRL grand final against Eastern Suburbs. Griffiths scored a try in the match which was comprehensively won by Easts 32–12.

In 1937, Griffiths was selected to play for NSW City. In 1939, Griffiths only managed 3 appearances for Balmain and missed out on playing in the club's grand final victory over South Sydney.

Griffiths played with Balmain up until the end of 1941 before retiring.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Griffiths - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: The 10 Most Dominant NRL Seasons in History. rugbyleagueopinions.com.