Larry 'Jersey' O'Malley was a pioneer Australian rugby league player for the Eastern Suburbs club.
10 Facts About Larry O'Malley
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Larry O'Malley was the fifth Australian rugby league captain and the second from the Eastern Suburbs Club.
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The family settled in Paddington, and Larry O'Malley played rugby with the local juniors.
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Larry O'Malley gained his nickname of 'Jersey' because of his red hair.
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Larry O'Malley had a reputation as a tough 'no nonsense' forward.
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Larry O'Malley made his representative debut for New South Wales in rugby league's inaugural interstate match in 1908.
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Larry O'Malley played in 34 matches including all three Tests and was sent off twice in matches on the tour.
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Larry O'Malley returned to Australia and enjoying successive premierships with the Eastern Suburbs club in 1911,1912 and 1913.
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Larry O'Malley was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that won the City Cup in 1914.
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Larry O'Malley retired from playing the game at the end of the 1914 season but went on to become a first grade referee.