Charles William James Fennell (1902-1970) was an Australian rugby league player in the 1920s. Fennell was a long serving South Sydney Rabbitohs player.

Chas Fennell
Personal information
Full nameCharles George Fennell
Born(1902-03-21)21 March 1902
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died22 July 1970(1970-07-22) (aged 68)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHooker, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1927–34 South Sydney 38 3 0 0 9
Source: [1]
As of 1 May 2019

Career edit

He was graded in 1926 from the Waterloo junior club and made first grade the following year. He played seven seasons at Souths between 1927 and 1934, and won a premiership with Souths in 1927. He retired in 1934, after being unable to consistently retain his first grade place for a number of years.[2]

Death edit

Fennell died on 22 July 1970 aged 68.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Charlie Fennell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald:Death Notice 24/7/1970