Allan Jack 'Stumpy' Woods (1906–1968) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

Allan Woods
Personal information
Full nameAllan Jack Woods
Born20 July 1906
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Died4 April 1968(1968-04-04) (aged 61)
Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)c
Weight15 st 6 lb (216 lb; 98 kg)
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1930–33 St George Dragons 13 1 0 0 3
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

Career

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Allan Woods was born in Manly, New South Wales on 20 July 1906. He is remembered as a second row forward who played with the St George Dragons for three seasons between 1930 and 1933, which included his appearance in the 1933 Grand Final. He retired from rugby league after that match.[1]

War service

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Stumpy Woods was also a veteran of World War II, enlisting in 1941 and joining the 28 Australian Works Company, and attained the rank of Sergeant.[2]

Allan 'Stumpy' Woods died on 4 April 1968, aged 61.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. ^ "World War Two Nominal Roll". Archived from the original on 5 January 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 06/04/1968