Os Deane (1890-1955) was an Australian

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played in the

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for North Sydney as a utility.

Playing career

Deane began his first grade career in 1909 against Western Suburbs in a 5–5 draw. In 1913, Deane was selected to represent New South Wales when they toured New Zealand. Deane made 5 appearances on tour and scored two tries. Deane was one of the club's longest serving players in the early years but his time at the club was not a successful one with the club failing to make the finals and finished last on the table twice. Deane was the brother of Lal Deane who later became a referee and

Sid Deane Sid Deane (1885–1967) was a foundation Australian rugby league player. He was a centre for the Australia national team. He played in five Tests between 1908 and 1914. In 1914 he became the ninth Australian national captain and the first fro ...

who represented Australia, New South Wales and was named in the North Sydney Bears team of the century.

References

North Sydney Bears players New South Wales rugby league team players Rugby league centres Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league wingers 1955 deaths 1890s births Rugby league players from Sydney {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1880s-stub