Percy Dermond (1919–2012) was a

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footballer in Australia's premier competition the

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(NSWRFL).

Playing career

A Winger, Dermond played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1938–39), (1941–43) and (1946–47). In the 1941 Season Dermond, with a total of 13 tries for that year, was one, of three players, to be that season's leading

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scorer. Dermond played in two premierships deciders for Eastern Suburbs club. However, they lost both matches. In 1938 they were defeated by

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in their maiden premiership victory and in 1941 they were defeated by St George, it was also their first premiership victory. The winger played a total of 43 matches for the club, scoring a total of 43 tries and is officially recognised as the club's 259th player.

References

* ''The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players''; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson Australian rugby league players Sydney Roosters players 2012 deaths Rugby league players from Sydney 1919 births Rugby league wingers Sportsmen from New South Wales {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1910s-stub