William Henry Joseph Brogan (28 April 1900 – 6 March 1983) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a

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representative.

Background

Brogan was born at

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on 28 April 1900.

Playing career

He joined

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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. Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in

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. Brogan also made 11 appearances for

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Coaching career

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

Death

Brogan died at

Earlwood, New South Wales Earlwood is a suburb in Southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Earlwood is located 10 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, and is part of the St George area. It is in the local government areas of ...

on 6 March 1983, aged 83.Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 7/3/1983

References

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