John Stathers

John Frank Stathers is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a versatile back who won a premiership with St George Dragons in the New South Wales Rugby League competition.

Johnny Stathers
John Stathers 1957
Personal information
Full nameJohn Frank Stathers
BornSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959–62 St. George 20 5 0 0 15
Source: Whiticker/Hudson.

Playing career

A St. George junior from the Renown United club, Stathers played three first grade seasons with the St George Dragons between 1959–1961. He won a premiership with Saints when he played centre alongside Reg Gasnier in the 1960 Grand Final and he also won a Thirsd Grade premiership with the Dragons in 1957.

He suffered a career ending broken leg in 1963, and retired from football to pursue his career as a teacher. He was later promoted to acting Director of the New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation, under Minister Ken Booth.[1]

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References
  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
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