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10 Facts About Mick Frawley

1.

Michael Frawley was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer who played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership.

2.

Mick Frawley was born in Woollahra, New South Wales in 1885, and was an Eastern Suburbs rugby union junior.

3.

In 1911, Mick Frawley was a member of Easts first premiership winning side.

4.

Mick Frawley played his last game for the club in 1912 and retired after sustaining an injury.

5.

Mick Frawley played for the Roosters for five seasons, and played 44 first grade games with the club.

6.

Mick Frawley is listed on the Sydney Roosters Playing Register as player No 25.

7.

Mick Frawley was overlooked for the second Test of the series.

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Mick Frawley is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No 19.

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Mick Frawley survived his war service but died of influenza on 16 June 1919 on his return to Sydney aged 33.

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Mick Frawley was buried at Waverley Cemetery the following day.