Grant Jones (rugby league)

Jones started his career in round 12 of the 1977 NSWRL season. He scored on debut, though his team lost 13-17 to Balmain.^[1] In round 20, he scored a try in a 20-36 loss to North Sydney.^[2] Two rounds later, he scored in a loss to Newtown.^[3] Souths played poorly that year, going on to win just 3 of their 22 games in 1977.^{[citation needed]}

Jones did not play in the 1978 season. Despite not consistently getting field time, Jones was assigned the team's kicking duties in 1979. He scored a goal off the interchange in a round 13 loss to Eastern Suburbs, marking his first career goal.^[4] The following game he kicked 7 goals from 8 attempts and slotted a field goal to help his side win 30-12 over Manly.^[5] In round 22, Jones scored a try and three goals in a win against Balmain.^[6] Souths improved as a team, but failed to reach the finals.^{[citation needed]}

Jones had a short, but successful 1980 season. In the opening game of the season, he scored a try in a win against St. George.^[7] The following game he kicked a try, 6 goals and a field goal in a 28-2 win over Balmain.^[8] In round 5, Jones scored a try and a goal in a loss to Newtown.^[9]

In 1981, Jones made just one appearance. He played in a 11-37 loss to Canterbury in what would be his final game with South Sydney.^[10]

Jones signed with Easts for the 1982 season. He only played one game with them in a 30-point win over Canberra.^[11] He retired from the game having scored 7 tries, 8 goals and 2 field goals (59 points) in 17 appearances.