Dave Manning
Australian rugby league footballer
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| Intro | Australian rugby league footballer | |
| Places | Australia | |
| was | Athlete Rugby league player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 21 April 1910, Temora, Australia | |
| Death | 18 September 1979 (aged 69 years) | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
Dave Manning (1910−1979) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played for Balmain as a prop and sometimes as a second rower.
Playing career
Manning made his debut for Balmain in Round 1 of the 1936 season in a 33-6 victory over St George at the Sydney Sports Ground. Manning's only try for the club came in a 17-7 defeat against Western Suburbs. In the same season, Manning played for Balmain in the 1936 grand final defeat against Eastern Suburbs.
In 1939, Manning was a member of the Balmain side which won their 7th premiership defeating South Sydney in the grand final 33-4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This match would be the players last for the club and Manning retired at the end of the season.