Stanley Clark (1907–1958) was a New Zealand

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player who represented

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Playing career

Stan Clark began his senior rugby league career with the Parnell club. He played in their top side in 1927 and 28 which was in the Senior B grade, effectively the 2nd division. At the start of the 1929 season he was granted a transfer to the

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club where he made his debut at the opening match of the season. Clark represented

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, playing against Northland in 1930.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009'', 2009. . In 1930, Clark was selected as part of the

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side that toured Australia. The team did not play in any test matches but Clark became Kiwi number 205. During the 1932 season, Clark played for Auckland against the touring

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. He then played for New Zealand in his only test match, which was lost 18–20 at

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References

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