Denis Meaney
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| Full name | Denis James Meaney | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 October 1936 Manly, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 July 2011 (aged 74) Ballina, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Denis James Meaney (1 October 1936 – 25 July 2011)[1] was a professional Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
Born at
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles between 1957–1959, playing alongside internationals such as Roy Bull and Rex Mossop. He then played seven seasons for the Western Suburbs Magpies including 135 first grade games between 1960–1966, often playing alongside legendary forwards such as Noel Kelly, Kel O'Shea, Jack Gibson and Jim Cody. He played prop-forward for his whole career and will be remembered as one of the toughest forwards of his era.[2] He played in three losing grand finals: 1957, 1962, and 1963.[3]
He represented
NSWRFL career came to a close in 1967, although he later went on to become a Country NSWRL selector for 17 years and a successful rugby league coach at Lismore Marist Brothers.[4]
He retired to Ballina, New South Wales until his death in 2011, age 74.[5] The Ballina Seagulls play Lismore Marist Brothers annually for the Denis Meaney Shield, which was named in his honour in 2010.[6]
He is the grandfather of current Melbourne Storm player Nick Meaney.
References
- ^ "Magpies Mourn the Passing of Denis Meaney". weststigers.com.au. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
- ^ "Men of League" (42). December 2010: 19. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
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- ^ Alan Whiticker: Encyclopedia of Rugby League players, 1996 Edtn.
- ^ Northern Star Lismore: Death and Funeral notice 28/07/2011
- ^ Craig, Mitchell (28 June 2011). "Kelly takes credit". northernstar.com.au. Retrieved 1 September 2014.