Noel Mulligan, known by the nickname of "The Count", was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
12 Facts About Noel Mulligan
1.
2.
Noel Mulligan was first selected to represent New South Wales in 1946 against Great Britain.
3.
Noel Mulligan was then selected to represent Australia for the first time, against the British in the first test match, becoming Kangaroo No 227.
4.
Noel Mulligan played in the third Test, losing The Ashes to the Lions.
5.
Noel Mulligan returned to Country New South Wales in 1947, captain-coaching Bowral's club to a Group 6 Rugby League first-grade premiership in addition to continuing representative duties with New South Wales and Country NSW.
6.
Noel Mulligan was selected to go on the 1948 Kangaroo tour, playing in all five test matches against Great Britain and France.
7.
Noel Mulligan again represented New South Wales and toured New Zealand with the Australian team in 1949, missing his club Bowral's grand final loss.
8.
Noel Mulligan signed to play in Sydney with St George from 1950, continuing to represent New South Wales as well as Sydney that season.
9.
Noel Mulligan was selected to represent Sydney against France during their 1951 tour of Australasia in a match that ended in a 19-all draw.
10.
Noel Mulligan played his last test match against France during their tour.
11.
Noel Mulligan successfully coached the Captains Flat Redmen to successive premierships in the Group 8 competition in 1952 and 1953 before returning to the Illawarra.
12.
Noel Mulligan died in 2000,32 days before his 74th birthday.