About Joe Apoloney
Lived 1880 – 1952 (aged 71–72). Joe Apoloney was a rugby league player.
Joe Apolony (1880-1952) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Balmain and was a foundation player of the club.
Playing career Apoloney made his first grade debut for Balmain against Western Suburbs on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval, which was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Balmain went on to win the match 24–0 in front of 3000 spectators.
Apoloney played with Balmain up until the end of the 1912 before retiring. Apoloney played representative football for New South Wales in 1909 and played 2 games for Metropolis which was the early version of the modern day NSW City team.
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Who was Joe Apoloney?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Joe Apoloney born?
Joe Apoloney was born in 1880 in Gosford.
When did Joe Apoloney die?
Joe Apoloney died in 1952.
What was Joe Apoloney's occupation?
Joe Apoloney was a rugby league player.
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