Noel Ernest Jones (1919–1986) was an Australian

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veteran and premiership winning

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footballer who played in the 1940s.

Playing career

Jones played five seasons for St George between 1940 and 1947 in a career interrupted by

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. He played as a and for St. George and made two

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appearances - a win in the 1941 season and a loss in the 1946 decider to Balmain in which he scored a try. He joined the AIF in 1943, saw action as a Gunner and post-war rejoined the Dragons for two seasons. He retired at the conclusion of the 1947 season.

Death

Jones died on 1 June 1986, aged 66.Sydney Morning Herald- Death Notice 03/06/1986 St_George_DRLFC_Premiers_1941

Published sources

* Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) ''The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players'', Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney * Haddan, Steve (2007) ''The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals'', Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane

References

St. George Dragons players Australian rugby league players 1919 births 1986 deaths Rugby league centres Rugby league players from Sydney Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian Army soldiers {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1910s-stub