Frank Meighan

Thomas Francis 'Frank' Meighan (1902-1977) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in 1920s.

Frank Meighan
Frank Meighan in action during the 1927 season for St.George
Personal information
Full nameThomas Francis Meighan
Born(1902-07-05)5 July 1902
Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died9 May 1977
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1926–28 St. George 38 2 1 0 8
Source: [1]

Playing career

Originally a fullback from the Newcastle rugby league competition, Frank Meighan trialled with the St. George club in early 1926 and was put under contract. Meighan spent 3 seasons at the Saints before breaking his leg in a trail match in early 1929 which resulted in a premature end to his Sydney career.[2] He later played for Gunnedah, New South Wales in late 1929 before returning to Newcastle.[3] Meighan later became a funeral director in Newcastle.

Death

Meighan died in 1977 at Newcastle, New South Wales and was buried at Sandgate Cemetery. [4]

References
  1. "Frank Meighan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. The SUN (Sydney) 16 April 1929 (Frank Meighan breaks leg) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222701958?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
  3. The NEWCASTLE SUN 30 July 1929 (Ring In Charge - Gunnedah League) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164282777?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=192%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1929
  4. Whiticker/Hudson (The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players) ISBN 1875169571
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