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| Full name | Francis Albert Matterson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 February 1904 Granville, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 February 1980(1980-02-02) (aged 75) Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Whitacker/Hudson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Neil Matterson (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Francis Albert Matterson (1904–1980) was an Australianrugby league player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson was a loyal player from theWestern Suburbs Magpies. He played 85 games during a nine-year career at the club. Frank played forWests between 1924-1933. He won a premiership with the club, playing in the1930 Grand Final.
He also played forNew South Wales on four occasions in 1929.[1]
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson died on 2 February 1980, aged 75.[2]