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.

Noel Jones (rugby league)

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.

Noel Jones (rugby league)

Death

Jones died on 1 June 1986, aged 66.

Noel Jones (rugby league)

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

References

St. George Dragons players

Australian rugby league players

1919 births

1986 deaths

Rugby league centres

Rugby league players from Sydney

Australian Army personnel of World War II

Australian Army soldiers