Ernest Alfred Hammerton was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
10 Facts About Ernie Hammerton
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Ernie Hammerton later became a selector for both the New South Wales and Australian national teams.
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In 1951 Ernie Hammerton played in the grand final at hooker for South Sydney, scoring a try in their victory over Manly-Warringah.
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In 1951 Ernie Hammerton was selected to represent Australia, becoming Kangaroo No 288.
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In season 1954 Ernie Hammerton played in the grand final at hooker for South Sydney who defeated Newtown.
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South Sydney came within one match of the 1957 NSWRFL season's grand final, however Ernie Hammerton was dropped from the team for the qualifier in favour of 22-year-old Brian Murray.
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Ernie Hammerton was appointed a New South Wales selector in the 1970 pre-season.
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In 1972 Ernie Hammerton, who was already a New South Wales selector, won a position on the Australian Rugby League selection committee.
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Ernie Hammerton was replaced as chairman of Australian selectors by Don Furner in the 1989 pre-season.
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In 1990 Ernie Hammerton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to rugby league.