William Brogan

William Henry Joseph Brogan (1900-1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a state and national representative.

William Brogan

Personal information
Full name	William Henry Joseph Brogan
Born	28 April 1900 West Wyalong, New South Wales,
Died	6 March 1983 Earlwood, New South Wales
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1929–33 Western Suburbs 64 8 6 0 36 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1929–32 New South Wales 11 3 1 6 1929–30 Australia 3 0 0 0 0
Coaching information
Club Years Team Gms W D L W% 1933 Western Suburbs 14 4 1 9 29
Source: Whiticker/Hudson.

Background

Brogan was born at West Wyalong, New South Wales on 28 April 1900.

Playing career

He joined Western Suburbs Magpies in 1929, and after a stirling season, he was selected on the 1929/30 Kangaroo Tour and played in all three tests against England.

Brogan is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.151.[1] Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in 1930. Brogan also made 11 appearances for New South Wales.

Coaching career

He retired from Sydney football in 1933 to captain-coach Warialda and Moree Rugby Leagues clubs.[2]

Kangaroos 1st Test 1929.

Death

Brogan died at Earlwood, New South Wales on 6 March 1983, aged 83.[3]

References

1. ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 edition. (ISBN 1875169571)
3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 7/3/1983