Doug Daley

Douglas Joseph Daley (1934-1994) was an Australian rugby league player and administrator.

Doug Daley
Personal information
Full nameDouglas Joseph Daley
Born1934
Alstonville, New South Wales
Died22 March 1994
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1955–61 Manly-Warringah 63 7 0 0 21
As of 5 April 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

Daley was originally from Alstonville, New South Wales and came to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 1955. He went on to play seven seasons with the club between 1955-1961, mainly as a second-row forward. Daley played in the 1957 Grand Final loss to St George Dragons.

Post playing

After his playing career was over, he went into club administration, firstly as treasurer of the Manly club between 1969-1984, and then he was promoted to Club Secretary in 1985. He was elevated to the position of CEO at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles between 1987-1992. He was the father of the rugby league footballer; Phil Daley.[2]

Death

Daley died on 22 March 1994, aged 60, after a long battle with cancer.[3]

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References
  1. "Doug Daley - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 24/3/1994


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