George Kilham Explained

George Kilham
Fullname:George Gerard Kilham
Birth Date:4 November 1916
Birth Place:Waterloo, New South Wales
Death Place:Kogarah, New South Wales
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1935
Year1end:43
Appearances1:95
Tries1:16
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:48
Year2start:1944
Year2end:47
Appearances2:44
Tries2:16
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:48
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1938
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:NSW City
Yearbstart:1938
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]

George Kilham (1916 - 1978) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.

Playing career

Kilham made his debut for South Sydney in 1935 and during the same year played for Souths in the 1935 grand final defeat by arch rivals Eastern Suburbs.

In 1938, Kilham was selected to play for New South Wales and also played for New South Wales City. In 1939, Kilham was on the losing side again as Souths were defeated 33-4 by Balmain in the grand final played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1944, Kilham joined Canterbury and played in 4 seasons at the club. He captained the team in 1945 and in his final season missed out playing in the grand final against Balmain which Canterbury lost 13-9.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Kilham - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - George Kilham. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Web site: BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE. thebulldogs.com.au.