Sydney John Hobson (born 3 July 1917) was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Sid Hobson
Personal information
Full nameSydney John Hobson
Born(1917-07-03)3 July 1917
Wallsend, New South Wales
Died2003
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1944–49 Eastern Suburbs 74 8 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1950 NSW Country 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 21 March 2019

Playing career

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Described as a 'tough as teak' second-row, Hobson played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years 1944–49 in Australia's major rugby league competition – the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). Hobson was a member of Easts' 1945 premiership winning side.[2]

Hobson also played for the rural New South Wales town of Young, the 'Cherry Pickers'.

In 1946 Hobson represented his state after being named as a reserve for New South Wales on 3 previous occasions.

Sources

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  • Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney

References

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  1. ^ "Sid Hobson – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.