Johnny Riley (born 22 June 1939) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.

Playing career

Riley was a St. George Junior player, and came into grade in 1959, and played alongside the great

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in the centres on many occasions during his career. Riley played with the St George Dragons for six seasons in first grade between 1959 and 1964. After a stellar start to his career, he was chosen to represent

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in 1959 and also played one test for

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against England in the first test on the 1959-60

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. He is listed on the ''Australian Players Register'' as Kangaroo No.349. He won a premiership with St George Dragons, playing center in the winning side that won the 1962 Grand Final. He moved to Victoria in 1965 and played rugby league for the local Moorabbin, Victoria club. Riley attended the

testimonial at

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on 5 July 2014.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ()

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