About Selby McFarlane
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 84–85). Selby McFarlane was a rugby league player.
Selby McFarlane (1891−1976) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition.
Playing career McFarlane made his debut for North Sydney in the 1909 season. McFarlane finished as the club's top point scorer in 1909 and 1910. In 1913, McFarlane was selected to represent New South Wales and played in 3 games against Queensland.
McFarlane played with Norths up until the end of the 1915 season before retiring. After retirement, McFarlane enlisted in the Australian Army and served in World War I.
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Who was Selby McFarlane?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Selby McFarlane born?
Selby McFarlane was born in 1891 in Crookwell.
When did Selby McFarlane die?
Selby McFarlane died in 1976.
What was Selby McFarlane's occupation?
Selby McFarlane was a rugby league player.
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