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Les Rogers

1909 – 1939

Australian rugby league player

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Lived 1909 – 1939 (aged 29). Les Rogers was a rugby league player.

Les Rogers was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played for Eastern Suburbs in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career Rogers made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs against Balmain at the Wentworth Park in Round 1 1930 scoring a try in a 26–12 victory. Rogers was selected to play for Metropolis in 1930, the earlier version of the NSW City team.

In 1931, Eastern Suburbs finished as minor premiers and Rogers made 15 appearances scoring 12 tries. Easts would then go on to reach the 1931 grand final against South Sydney.

Eastern Suburbs went into the match as favorites but an injury to Easts winger Billy Hong meant that the side played with a man down for most of the game. Souths went on to win the match 12–7 with Souths halfback Harry Eyres crossed for the winning try after the referee had accidentally got in between Eyres and the tackler.

In 1933, Rogers played 8 games and scored 2 tries for Easts. His last match in first grade was in Round 14 1933 against University which ended in 29–8 victory.

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Who was Les Rogers?

Australian rugby league player

When was Les Rogers born?

Les Rogers was born on 19 November 1909 in Sydney.

When did Les Rogers die?

Les Rogers died on 19 March 1939.

What was Les Rogers's occupation?

Les Rogers was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Les Rogers

· Wikidata: Q62061264

· DBpedia: Les Rogers (rugby league)

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