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Tom McLachlan

Summary

Thomas Alroe McLachlan (1912–1986) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).

Tom McLachlan
Personal information
Full nameThomas Alroe McLachlan
Born1912
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died27 April 1986
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1931 South Sydney 8 0 0 0 0
1934–37 Eastern Suburbs 51 4 1 0 14
Total 59 4 1 0 14
Source: [1]
As of 7 June 2019

Playing career edit

A South Sydney junior, McLachlan made his 1st grade debut for that club in 1931.

In 1934, McLachlan joined the Eastern Suburbs club where he remained until his retirement at the end of the 1937 Season. A hooker, McLachlan played in some of East's greatest sides, winning premierships with the club in 1935, 1936 and 1937. He was also a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by Western Suburbs in the 1934 premiership decider.[2][3][4][5][6]

Post playing edit

McLachlan went on to become president of the Australian Postal Workers’ Union.

References edit

  1. ^ "Tom McLachlan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  3. ^ "The 10 Most Dominant NRL Seasons in History". rugbyleagueopinions.com.
  4. ^ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  5. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  6. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Tom McLachlan". www.ssralmanac.com.

Sources edit

  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
  • From Where The Sun Rises; Ian Heads, Geoff Armstrong & David Middleton