William Henry Joseph Brogan (28 April 1900 – 6 March 1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a state and national representative.

William Brogan
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Henry Joseph Brogan
Born28 April 1900
West Wyalong, New South Wales,
Died6 March 1983(1983-03-06) (aged 82)
Earlwood, New South Wales
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929–33 Western Suburbs 64 8 6 0 36
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929–32 New South Wales 11 3 1 6
1929–30 Australia 3 0 0 0 0
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1933 Western Suburbs 14 4 1 9 29
Source: Whiticker/Hudson.

Background

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Brogan was born at West Wyalong, New South Wales on 28 April 1900.

Playing career

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He joined Western Suburbs Magpies in 1929, and after a stirling season, he was selected on the 1929/30 Kangaroo Tour and played in all three tests against England.

Brogan is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.151.[1] Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in 1930. Brogan also made 11 appearances for New South Wales.

Coaching career

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He retired from Sydney football in 1933 to captain-coach Warialda and Moree Rugby Leagues clubs.[2]

 
Kangaroos 1st Test 1929.

Death

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Brogan died at Earlwood, New South Wales on 6 March 1983, aged 83.[3]

References

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  1. ^ ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 edition. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 7/3/1983
Sporting positions
Preceded by Coach
 
Western Suburbs

1933
Succeeded by