Laurie Doran was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1940s. He played in the

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for North Sydney and Newtown as a second rower.

Playing career

Doran began his first grade career in 1942 with Norths and played in the 1943 NSWRL grand final defeat against Newtown in front of a crowd of 60,922 which was a record attendance for a grand final at the time. In 1947, Doran played one season with Newtown and his final game in first grade was the semi-final defeat against

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. Doran also played representative football for NSW City featuring in one game during the 1944 season.

Coaching career

Doran coached his former club North Sydney for 1 season in 1951 as the side finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon.

References

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