Jim Quealey Explained

Jim Quealey
Fullname:James Leslie Quealey
Birth Date:1917 6, df=y
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1938
Year1end:45
Appearances1:80
Tries1:13
Goals1:46
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:131
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1940
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:[1]

James Leslie Quealey (born 20 June 1917) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played for Balmain as a halfback. He was born in Sydney.[2]

Playing career

Quealey made his debut in 1938 for Balmain. The following year, Quealey was a member of the Balmain side which won the 1939 premiership defeating South Sydney 33–4 in the grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Quealey scoring a try in the rout. In 1940, Quealey was selected to play for New South Wales in an interstate game against Queensland. Quealey played with Balmain for another 5 seasons but was not a member of the 1944 premiership winning side. He retired at the end of 1945.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Quealey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: QUEALEY, James Leslie . Virtual War Memorial Australia . 28 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Tigers, Souths love a ruckus. Heraldsun.com.au. 3 December 2018.