James Albert Brailey (1919-1981) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Jimmy Brailey
Personal information
Full nameJames Albert Brailey
Born(1919-10-10)10 October 1919
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 January 1981(1981-01-14) (aged 61)
Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940–47 Newtown 63 8 0 0 24
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

Background

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Brailey was born in Marrickville, New South Wales on 10 October 1919.

Playing career

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Brailey (1st row 3rd from right) in the Newtown 1943 premiership team

Brailey came through the Newtown junior ranks to become a first grade player for Newtown as a hooker. He played seven seasons with Newtown between 1940–1947.

Brailey won a premiership with the club in 1943 and was a member of the team that were runners up in 1944. He was a part of a formidable forward pack which included legendary players including Frank Farrell, Gordon MacLennan, Chicka Cahill and Herb Narvo.[1]

Brailey died on 14 January 1981, aged 61.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 - ISBN 1875169571
  2. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/1/1981