1919 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand

The 1919 Kangaroo Tour of New Zealand was the first full tour of New Zealand by the Australia national rugby league team and the Australian's first tour since the end of World War 1.History of Rugby League The Australians played nine matches on tour, including a four test series against the New Zealand national rugby league team. The tour began on 23 August and finished on 4 October.A Centenary of the Kangaroos in Canterbury

Leadership The tour captain of the 24 man squad to New Zealand was Balmain halfback Arthur "Pony" Halloway.

Touring squad * Tests and (as sub) included in games total. Player Club Position(s) Games(as sub) Tests(as sub) Tries Goals F/Goals Points Frank Burge Glebe 7 4 10 17 0 64 Les Cubitt Eastern Suburbs 8 4 23 0 0 69 Charles Fraser Balmain 5 2 4 7 0 26 Herb Gilbert Western Suburbs 5 (2) 2 5 0 0 15 Arthur Halloway (c) Balmain 8 3 2 3 0 12 Harold Horder South Sydney 6 4 12 8 0 52 Albert Johnston Newtown 4 4 2 0 0 6 John Kerwick South Sydney 3 – 1 0 0 3 Reg Latta Balmain 3 – 0 0 0 0 Ray Norman Eastern Suburbs 6 1 7 8 0 37 Claud O'Donnell Souths Brisbane (QLD) 6 2 0 0 0 0 Arthur Oxford South Sydney 6 3 0 18 0 36 Bill Paten Ipswich (QLD) 5 1 1 0 0 3 Norm Potter Wests Brisbane (QLD) 1 – 0 1 0 2 Clarrie Prentice Western Suburbs 6 2 2 2 0 10 Jack Robinson Balmain 5 2 12 0 0 36 Felix Ryan Newtown 6 3 4 0 0 12 Bill Schultz Balmain 6 3 1 0 0 3 Tom Sweeney Gympie (QLD) 6 2 1 1 0 5 Duncan Thompson Ipswich (QLD) 2 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 Clarrie Thorogood Queensland 4 1 (1) 1 0 0 3 Dick Townsend Newtown 4 2 0 0 0 0 Dick Vest Western Suburbs 5 1 11 0 0 33 Jack Watkins Eastern Suburbs 5 4 1 0 0 3

Tour

First test

New ZealandPositionAustraliaCraddock DuftyFBTom SweeneyGeorge IlesWGHarold HorderKarl Ifwersen (c)CEHerb GilbertGeorge BradleyCELes CubittAlec MorrisWGJack RobinsonJack LangFEAlbert JohnstonGeorge NealHBArthur Halloway (c)William ScottPRJack WatkinsBill KingHKArthur OxfordBert AveryPRFrank BurgeBill WilliamsSRFelix RyanSam LowrieSRClaud O'DonnellStan WaltersLFClarrie Prentice Coach

Second test

New ZealandPositionAustraliaCraddock DuftyFBTom SweeneyGeorge IlesWGHarold HorderKarl Ifwersen (c)CELes CubittGeorge BradleyCEHerb GilbertJim SandersWGBill PatenAlec MorrisFEAlbert JohnstonMike PollockHBArthur Halloway (c)William ScottPRJack WatkinsBert AveryHKArthur OxfordStan WaltersPRFrank BurgeBill WilliamsSRFelix RyanSam LowrieSRClaud O'DonnellKeith HelanderLFClarrie Prentice Int.Clarrie Thorogood Coach

Third test

New ZealandPositionAustraliaCraddock DuftyFBCharles FraserGeorge IlesWGHarold HorderKarl Ifwersen (c)CELes CubittBill DavidsonCEClarrie ThorogoodDougie McGregorWGJack RobinsonGeorge BradleyFEAlbert JohnstonWilliam WalshHBArthur Halloway (c)William ScottPRJack WatkinsBert AveryHKDick TownsendStan WaltersPRFrank BurgeBill WilliamsSRFelix RyanSam LowrieSRClaud O'DonnellTom HaddonLFBill Schultz Int.Duncan Thompson Coach

Fourth test

New ZealandPositionAustraliaCraddock DuftyFBCharles FraserDougie McGregorWGHarold HorderKarl Ifwersen (c)CERay NormanGeorge BradleyCELes CubittGeorge IlesWGDick VestJack LangFEAlbert Johnston (c)Ike StewartHBDuncan ThompsonNelson BassPRJack WatkinsBert AveryHKDick TownsendTom HaddonPRArthur OxfordBill WilliamsSRFrank BurgeWally SomersSRClaud O'DonnellStan WaltersLFBill Schultz Int.Jack Robinson Coach

Waikato: Tonga Mahuta, Brownie Paki, A. Rayner, W. Paki, Inglis Littlewood, S. Wilson, William Peckham, Morrison, W. Warring, S. Rayner, W. Donaldson, M. Allan, W. Rayner. Reserves – . Coach –

Australia: Tom Sweeney, Bill Paten, Dick Vest, Ray Norman, Jack Robinson, Clarrie Thorogood, Arthur Halloway (c), Felix Ryan, Clarrie Prentice, John Kerwick, Norm Potter, Dick Townsend, Reg Latta. Reserves – Herb Gilbert

Auckland Province: Bill Davidson, Dougie McGregor, Thomas McClymont, Karl Ifwersen (c), G. Davidson, Ike Stewart, W. Ghent, Stan Walters, S. Lowry, Bill Williams, Bert Avery, Robert Mitchell, Nelson Bass. Reserves – Frank Delgrosso. Coach –

Australia: Charles Fraser, Harold Horder, Les Cubitt, Jack Robinson, Dick Vest, Ray Norman, Arthur Halloway (c), Bill Schultz, Claud O'Donnell, Dick Townsend, Reg Latta, Jack Watkins, Frank Burge. Reserves – Herb Gilbert

Hawke's Bay: J. Fulford, Keely, P. Jackson, Pompey, C. Manning, N. McCarthy, Seymour, Fitzgerald, J. Beach, Crowley, F. Selby, E. Downing, Pat Burrows. Reserves – T. Bullivant. Coach –

Australia: Tom Sweeney, Les Cubitt, Ray Norman, Herb Gilbert, Clarrie Thorogood, Charles Fraser, Arthur Halloway (c), Felix Ryan, Clarrie Prentice, John Kerwick, Arthur Oxford, Frank Burge, Jack Watkins. Reserves –

Hawke's Bay: J. Fulford, Keely, P. Jackson, Clarrie Thorogood, Bill Paten, N. McCarthy, Seymour, Fitzgerald, J. Beach, Crowley, F. Selby, E. Downing, Pat Burrows. Reserves – . Coach –

Australia: Tom Sweeney, Jack Robinson, Les Cubitt, Ray Norman, Dick Vest, Charles Fraser, Arthur Halloway (c), Bill Schultz, Clarrie Prentice, Arthur Oxford, Claud O'Donnell, Jack Watkins, Reg Latta. Reserves –

Wellington: Henderson, Meares, George Bradley, Whatley, Alec Morris, Mike Pollock, C. Kruse, Childe, Daske, Dawe, Joe Scott, Pheffer, Green. Reserves – . Coach –

Australia: Tom Sweeney, Harold Horder, Dick Vest, Jack Robinson, Les Cubitt, Ray Norman, Arthur Halloway (c), Bill Schultz, Clarrie Prentice, Felix Ryan, Frank Burge, John Kerwick, Jack Watkins. Reserves –

Statistics Leading Try Scorer 23 by Les Cubitt

Leading Point Scorer 69 by Les Cubitt (23 tries)

Largest Attendance 24,300 - Third test vs New Zealand at The Domain, Auckland

Largest non-test Attendance 18,000 - Auckland Proivince vs Australia at The Domain, Auckland

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