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John Hynes nicknamed "Bomber" is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played as a hooker for South Sydney and Cronulla-Sutherland in the 1960s. He was an inaugural player for Cronulla and played in the club's first ever game.
Playing career
Hynes was a Souths junior and signed with the club in 1957.Hynes made his first grade debut for South Sydney in 1963 against Canterbury-Bankstown.Hynes spent 6 years at the club but mainly played for the reserve grade team.In total, Hynes made 73 appearances for Souths in all grades.In 1967, Hynes signed for newly admitted club Cronulla-Sutherland and played for the club in its first ever game against Eastern Suburbs which Cronulla won 11-5.Cronulla only managed to win 2 further games that year and finished with the wooden spoon after coming last.The following season, Cronulla fared better in the league and won a total of 6 games finishing 3rd last.Hynes retired at the end of 1968 making a total of 43 appearances for the club.