Noel Jones (rugby league)



Noel Ernest Jones (1919–1986) was an Australian World War II veteran and premiership winning rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Playing career
Jones played five seasons for St George between 1940 and 1947 in a career interrupted by WWII. He played as a and  for St. George and made two Grand Final appearances - a win in the 1941 season and a loss in the 1946 decider to  Balmain in which he scored a try.

He joined the AIF in 1943, saw action as a Gunner and post-war rejoined the Dragons for two seasons. He retired at the conclusion of the 1947 season.

Death
Jones died on 1 June 1986, aged 66.

Published sources

 * Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
 * Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane