Albert Edgar Paul (10 April 1928 – 5 October 1978) was an Australian

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player.

Rugby league career

A member of the

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premiership team of 1947, Paul came down to Sydney to play for the

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the following year, but tore his knee cartilage on his only first-grade appearance. Paul represented

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in four Test matches in 1952. He played all three home Tests against New Zealand as a second-rower and lock, then was part of the end of year tour of Europe, featuring in the 1st Test against Great Britain at Headingley. In 1953, Paul toured New Zealand with the national team, but didn't play in any Tests. Following a stint with Griffith, Paul returned to the NSWRFL in 1956 and had a season playing for

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