Frank Matterson Explained

Frank Matterson
Fullname:Francis Albert Matterson
Birth Date:1904
Birth Place:Granville, New South Wales
Death Date:2 Feb
Death Place:Lidcombe, New South Wales
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1924
Year1end:33
Appearances1:85
Tries1:24
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:72
Teama:NSW
Yearastart:1929
Appearancesa:4
Triesa:3
Goalsa:1
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:11
Source:Whitacker/Hudson

Francis Albert Matterson (1904–1980) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson was a loyal player from the Western Suburbs Magpies. He played 85 games during a nine-year career at the club. Frank played for Wests between 1924-1933. He won a premiership with the club, playing in the 1930 Grand Final.

He also played for New South Wales on four occasions in 1929.[1]

Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson died on 2 February 1980, aged 75.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players . 1995
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 05/02/1980