Frederick Woolley (5 March 1880 – 17 January 1955) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Balmain and represented in 1909.

Background

Woolley played

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with Northern Districts, Glebe and Balmain before switching codes to join Balmain in 1908.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)

Playing career

Woolley was a foundation player for Balmain and played in the club's first ever season which was also the first season of Rugby League in Australia. In 1909, Woolley was selected to play for Australia, New South Wales and Metropolis. Woolley played with Balmain until 1910, at which time he returned to Newcastle. Woolley was the uncle of Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame inductee

Wally Prigg Wally Prigg (1908–1980) was an Australian rugby league footballer. He was a for the Australian national rugby league team. He played nineteen Tests for the Kangaroos between 1929 and 1938, seven as captain and was the first Australian player ...

References

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