John Stathers
Johnny Stathers
| Personal information |
| Full name |
John Frank Stathers |
| Playing information |
| Position |
Versatile back |
| Club |
| Years |
Team |
Pld |
T |
G |
FG |
P |
| 1959–62 |
St George Dragons |
20 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
| Source: Whiticker/Hudson. |
John Frank Stathers was an Australian rugby league player from the 1960s. He was a versatile back who won a premiership with St George Dragons in the New South Wales Rugby League competition.
A St. George junior from the Renown United club, Johnny Stathers played three first grade seasons with the St George Dragons between 1959-1961. He won a premiership with Saints when he played centre alongside Reg Gasnier in the 1960 Grand Final. He suffered a career ending broken leg in 1963, and retired from football to pursure his career as a teacher. He was later promoted to acting Director of the New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation, under Minister Ken Booth.[1]
References
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)