John Dougherty (rugby league) explained

John Dougherty
Fullname:John Patrick Dougherty
Birth Date:1931 4, df=y
Birth Place:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1953
Year1end:56
Appearances1:57
Tries1:30
Goals1:15
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:120
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1954
Yearaend:56
Appearancesa:7
Triesa:3
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:9
Teamb:NSW City
Yearbstart:1954
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]
Updated:25 June 2019

John Patrick Dougherty (born 18 April 1931) is an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

Playing career

A schoolboy product from Marist Brothers Hamilton, he played for the South Sydney club in the NSWRFL Premiership.[2]

Dougherty was the and won 3 grand finals with the team. He scored 32 tries and 72 goals. A Sydney and New South Wales representative,[3] Dougherty was also chosen to play for Australia but was injured forcing him out of that match.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Dougherty - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-06-25.
  2. http://www.yesterdayshero.com.au/PlayerProfile_Johnny-Dougherty_2518.aspx Johnny Doughterty
  3. Web site: Johnny Dougherty. rugbyleagueproject.org. Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. 8 August 2014.
  4. John Dougherty relives Rabbitohs premiership glory 26/10/2014 https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2651612/sidelines-john-relives-rabbitohs-premiership-glory/?cs=4464