William Brogan Explained

William Brogan
Fullname:William Henry Joseph Brogan
Birth Date:28 April 1900
Birth Place:West Wyalong, New South Wales,
Death Place:Earlwood, New South Wales
Retired:yes
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1929
Year1end:33
Appearances1:64
Tries1:8
Goals1:6
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:36
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1929
Yearaend:32
Appearancesa:11
Triesa:3
Goalsa:1
Pointsa:6
Teamb:Australia
Yearbstart:1929
Yearbend:30
Appearancesb:3
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Coachteam1:Western Suburbs
Coachyear1start:1933
Coachgames1:14
Coachwins1:4
Coachdraws1:1
Coachlosses1:9
Updated:15 February 2019
Source:Whiticker/Hudson.

William Henry Joseph Brogan (28 April 1900 – 6 March 1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a state and national representative.

Background

Brogan was born at West Wyalong, New South Wales on 28 April 1900.

Playing career

He joined Western Suburbs Magpies in 1929, and after a stirling season, he was selected on the 1929/30 Kangaroo Tour and played in all three tests against England.

Brogan is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.151.[1] Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in 1930. Brogan also made 11 appearances for New South Wales.

Coaching career

He retired from Sydney football in 1933 to captain-coach Warialda and Moree Rugby Leagues clubs.[2]

Death

Brogan died at Earlwood, New South Wales on 6 March 1983, aged 83.[3]

Notes and References

  1. ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 edition.
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 7/3/1983