James Leslie Quealey (born 20 June 1917) was an Australian professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played for Balmain as a halfback. He was born in Sydney.

Playing career

Quealey made his debut in 1938 for Balmain. The following year, Quealey was a member of the Balmain side which won the 1939 premiership defeating South Sydney 33–4 in the grand final at the

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with Quealey scoring a try in the rout. In 1940, Quealey was selected to play for New South Wales in an interstate game against Queensland. Quealey played with Balmain for another 5 seasons but was not a member of the 1944 premiership winning side. He retired at the end of 1945.

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1917 births Possibly living people Balmain Tigers players New South Wales rugby league team players Australian rugby league players Rugby league players from Sydney Rugby league halfbacks {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1910s-stub