Bill Rowley was an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for the South Sydney in the

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(NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Rowley made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 10 of the 1915 NSWRL season against Annandale which ended in a 3-2 loss at

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. In 1918, Rowley played 12 games for Souths as they won the 1918 premiership. Rowley then joined the South Sydney squad for their tour of Queensland in the same season. Rowley's final game for South Sydney was in round 9 of the 1919 NSWRL season against Annandale which Souths won 18-10 at

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.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)

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