Johnny Dodd (rugby league)
New Zealand international rugby league footballer
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John Fraser Dodd (16 March 1928 – 25 October 2007) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, and Wellington, as a stand-off.[1][2][3][4]
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| Full name | John Fraser Dodd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 March 1928 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 October 2007 (aged 79) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Stand-off | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Dodd played for the St. George club in the Wellington Rugby League competition and represented Wellington. After a brilliant trial match in 1951 Dodd was selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team tour of Great Britain and France. Due to injuries Dodd didn't play a test on tour, however he did score four tries in nine tour games.[5]
Dodd played for the North Island in 1952. He was part of St. George's premierships in 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1958.[5]
