Playing career
Hand made his debut for North Sydney in the 1946 season. In 1947, Hand was selected to play for both New South Wales and NSW City. In 1948, Hand was selected to play for Australia and featured in tests against New Zealand and Great Britain. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. At the end of 1948, North Sydney finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon. Hand requested a release from Norths and joined Cootamundra who played in the NSW Country competition. In 1949, Hand was selected to play for NSW Country against NSW City. Hand then went on to play with various other teams in country New South Wales and later became a referee. He died on 11 April 2014.References
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