Frank Matterson
Australian rugby league footballer
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| Full name | Francis Albert Matterson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1904 Granville, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 Feb 1980 (aged 75–76) Lidcombe, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Whitacker/Hudson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Francis Albert Matterson (1904–1980) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson was a loyal player from the Western Suburbs Magpies. He played 85 games during a nine-year career at the club. Frank played for Wests between 1924-1933. He won a premiership with the club, playing in the 1930 Grand Final.
He also played for New South Wales on four occasions in 1929.[1]
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson died on 2 February 1980, aged 75.[2]
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Western Suburbs squad - 1930 NSWRFL Premiers (1st title)
- 1. Frank McMillan
- 2. Alan Brady
- 3. Cliff Pearce
- 4. Ken Sherwood
- 5. Ray Morris
- 6. Jack Rosa
- 7. Jim Craig (Ca./Co.)
- 8. Bill Brogan
- 9. Bob Lindfield
- 10. Cecil Rhodes
- 11. Bill Carpenter
- 12. Charlie Cornwell
- 13. Frank Matterson
