John Bonnyman (born 1920) is a former rugby league footballer who played for Canterbury-Bankstown and New South Wales.

Jack Bonnyman
Personal information
Full nameJohn Bonnyman
Born1920
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940–44 Canterbury-Bankstown 58 15 0 0 45
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1939 New South Wales 2 1 1 0 5
1938–39 NSW Country 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 20 February 2019

Career

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Bonnyman started his career at the Central-Newcastle Rugby League club. He was all set to join St. George Dragons, but changed his mind at the last minute and joined Canterbury-Bankstown.[2]

He went on to play 5 seasons with Canterbury-Bankstown between 1940 and 1945. Bonnyman captained the Berries in their 24–14 loss to the Eastern Suburbs in the 1940 premiership final, although he did score a nice try during the match.

Success followed two years later when he played half-back in the victorious 1942 Grand Final Canterbury team that defeated the St. George Dragons 11–9.

He finished his career at Picton in the late 1940s.

Representative career

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Bonnyman represented Country Firsts in 1938 and New South Wales in 1939 - all before joining Canterbury-Bankstown in 1940.

Accolades

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He is recognised as Canterbury Bankstown player No. 64.

Bonnyman was selected in the 70th Anniversary Berries to Bulldogs Team of Champions.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Jack Bonnyman - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Newcastle Morning Herald: "J.Bonnyman Changes His Minhd and Club." 11/03/1940 (page 12)
  3. ^ Bulldogs.com.au/Jack Bonnyman
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