John Frank Stathers is an Australian former
rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a versatile back who won a premiership with
St George Dragons in the
New South Wales Rugby League competition.
Playing career
A St. George junior from the Renown United club, Stathers played three first grade seasons with the
St George Dragons between 1959 and 1961. He won a premiership with Saints when he played centre alongside
Reg Gasnier
Reginald William "Reg" Gasnier (12 May 1939 – 11 May 2014) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the St. George Dragons from 1959 to 1967 and represented Australian national rugby league team, Australia in a then ...
in the
1960 Grand Final and he also won a Thirsd Grade premiership with the Dragons in 1957.
He suffered a career ending broken leg in 1963, and retired from football to pursue his career as a teacher. He was later promoted to acting Director of the New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation, under Minister
Ken Booth.
[Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ()]
References
St. George Dragons players
Australian rugby league players
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Rugby league centres
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