About Doug Fleming
Lived 1930 – 1998 (aged 68). Doug Fleming was an Australian rugby league player.
Douglas Norman Fleming (1930–1998) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. A goal-kicking , he played in NSWRFL for Sydney's St. George club, winning the 1949 and 1956 Premierships with them. Fleming also played for Dapto's rugby league club. He was the son of the former St. George Dragons halfback Norm Fleming.
Playing career In 1949 Fleming started playing in the NSWRFL's first grade premiership for St. George, forcing the club's Test fullback Noel Pidding onto the wing.
Fleming was the 1955 NSWRFL season's top point-scorer. In 1956 he represented Sydney against the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.
Fleming was also the 1956 NSWRFL season's top point scorer with a personal best 189 points, and he played at fullback in St. George's 1956 Grand Final victory.
After 8 seasons in first grade at St. George, the 1957 NSWRFL season was the last to feature Fleming.
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Who was Doug Fleming?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Doug Fleming born?
Doug Fleming was born on 24 April 1930 in Australia.
When did Doug Fleming die?
Doug Fleming died on 14 August 1998 in Burleigh Waters.
What was Doug Fleming's occupation?
Doug Fleming was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Doug Fleming?
Doug Fleming was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Fleming. https://biography.guide/doug-fleming/
MLA: "Doug Fleming." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-fleming/.
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