User:Kim F Hunter

{{Infobox rugby league biography
 * name        = George Hunter
 * fullname          = George Eugene Hunter
 * image             =
 * caption           =
 * birth_date       = {{birth date|1928|13|10|df=yes}}
 * birth_place      = Abermain, New South Wales, Australia
 * death_date       = {{death date and age|2009|8|17|1928|10|13|df=yes}}
 * death_place    = Australia
 * height            =
 * weight            =
 * position          = {{rlp|Lock}}
 * club1             = Manly-Warringah
 * year1start        = 1949
 * year1end          = 59
 * appearances1      = 150
 * tries1            = 26
 * goals1            = 0
 * fieldgoals1       = 0
 * points1           = 78
 * teamA             = New South Wales
 * yearAstart        = 1954
 * yearAend          = 54
 * appearancesA      = 1
 * triesA            = 1
 * goalsA            = 0
 * fieldgoalsA       = 0
 * pointsA           = 3
 * teamB             = North Sydney
 * yearBstart        = 1960
 * yearBend          = 60
 * appearancesB      = 17
 * triesB            = 2
 * goalsB            = 0
 * fieldgoalsB       = 0
 * pointsB           = 6
 * coachteam1        = Manly-Warringah
 * coachyear1start   = 1968
 * coachyear1end     = 1969
 * coachgames1       = 48
 * coachwins1        = 31
 * coachdraws1       = 1
 * coachlosses1      = 16
 * source            = [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/players/George_Hunter.html Rugby League Project

George Hunter
George Hunter (1928-2009) was a rugby league player of the 1940's, 50's and 60's, who also coached Manly Warringah first grade. George played in two New South Wales Rugby League First Grade Grand Finals as well as coaching Manly Warringah in a Grand Final.

'Club Career' George Hunter's junior club was the Abermain Reds Rugby League Club. In 1946 George played with the Kurri Bulldogs. In 1947 George was enticed by his cousin George Grills, who was the Yass captain coach, to play first grade with Yass United. In 1948 George returned to play with the Kurri Bulldogs Rugby League Club. George represented NSW Country against City in 1948. George received a number of offers (including Manly and St George) to move to Sydney in 1949 to play in the NSW RL Premiership. George decided on playing with Manly.In the "Sea Eagles Has Landed " by Robert Smith it states "A key signing for Manly's third premiership season was crunch-tackling George Hunter, a lock forward from Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley coalfields." George Hunter made his first grade debut as a 19 year old with Manly Warringah in 1949.George captained Manly first grade several times during then 1949 season. In 1950 George was the captain coach of Warilada Rugby League team, which took out the premiership that season. In 1951 George returned to play with Manly and played in the Manly's first Grand Final that season losing to Souths. George played for Manly in the 1952 then played in Jindabyne as captain coach in 1953. George returned to Manly for the 1954 season and played with Manly up until the end of the 1959 season. Captaining Manly in their second grand final appearance in 1957 where they lost to St George. Due to a serious injury George missed most of the 1959 season including Manly's third grand final. George retired at the end of the 1959 season however he was enticed out of retirement by North Sydney who wanted his experience. Norths had a young side and wanted George's experience and tough no nonsence style. George played the one season for Norths in 1960 playing 17 first grade games. George proved to be a key member of the great Manly sides of the 1950's playing their first two Grand Finals (as captain in 1957).

Representative Career
George Hunter represented NSW Country v City in 1948. He represented NSW V Queensland in 1954 scoring a try in their 18-13 victory. George also played for City against Country and for Possibles v Probables Kangaroo Tour selection games.

Coaching Career
George Hunter was captain coach of Warialda Premieship winning team in 1950. Captain coach of Jindabyne in 1953. Coach of Manly Warringah Third Grade 1965 to 1967 inclusive and coach of Manly Warringah First Grade in 1968 and 1969. In 1968 Manly were in second place at the end the permiership. Manly beat Souths 23-15 in the major semi final to be the first team into the Grand Final. An 80 yard intercept try by Souths winger Michael Cleary deprived Manly of their first premiership, Souths winning the Grand Final 13-9. In 1969 Manly played Balmain in the Final in a dramatic game, Balmain scored a try after the bell to win the game and take them into the Grand Final. Balmain went on to beat Souths 11-2 in one of rugby leagues greatest Grand Final boilovers.

Accolades
In 2010 George Hunter was named in the Kurri Rugby League Team Of The Century. George was selected in the second row in a team that comprised ten internationals including captain John Sattler.