John Campbell (rugby league)

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John 'Dinny' Campbell was a representative of Australia in rugby union before switching codes and playing for the Eastern Suburbs club in rugby league during the (1910-12) and (1921) seasons. A centre, or five-eight, Campbell played alongside Dally Messenger in Easts first premiership winning sides. He was also a representative of New South Wales(NSW) in matches against Queensland and New Zealand in the 1911 and '12 seasons. At the end of the 1912 season he moved to England, where he enjoyed 9 very successful seasons - scoring 136 tries. In 1921 Campbell returned to Australia, where he linked with his former club, Eastern Suburbs, for one final season.

Campbell is responsible for recommending some highly talented players to the Leeds club, players such as Lionel Cooper, Johnny Hunter and Arthur Clues.

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• The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson