Sid Hobson

Sidney William Hobson (Australia)was a rugby league footballer.

Described as a 'tough as teak' second rower, Hobson played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years 1944-49 in Australias major rugby league competition - the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).^[1] Hobson was a member of Easts' 1945 premiership winning side.

Hobson also played for the rural NSW town of Young, the 'Cherry Pickers'.

In 1946 Hobson represented his state after being named as a reserve for NSW on 3 previous occasions.

Sources

Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney

References

↑ RugbyLeagueProject.org profile

Eastern Suburbs squad - 1945 NSWRFL Premiers (9th title)

1. Ray Pratt 2. Lionel Cooper 3. Paul Tierney 4. Johnny Hunter 5. Ken Foster 6. Wally O'Connell 7. Sel Lisle 8. Ray Stehr (Ca./Co.) 9. George Watt 10. Jack Arnold 11. Bert Rollason 12. Sid Hobson 13. Dick Dunn Coach: Arthur Halloway