John Bonham (born 25 September 1948) is an Australian former

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footballer who played in the 1970s.

Playing career

Originally from

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as a Halfback, Bonham was signed by the Newtown club in 1969 and he went on to have four successful seasons with the club. He played centre, five-eighth, halfback and hooker for Newtown during his career and was also a prolific goals kicker. He returned to country rugby league in 1975 and represented N.S.W. Country firsts in 1976.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. ()

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