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Jim Evans (rugby league)

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Jim Evans (1929-2013) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for Newtown and South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Evans made his first grade debut for South Sydney in 1948 making only one appearance. In 1951, Evans played for Newcastle in the country rugby league competition and represented NSW Country.

In 1952, Evans joined Newtown but his first 2 seasons there ended with the club missing out on the finals. In 1954, Evans became captain of the team as Newtown won the minor premiership.

Evans played captained Newtown and played at prop in the 1954 NSWRL grand final against South Sydney which Newtown lost 23-15. Evans also represented New South Wales and New South Wales City in 1954.

The following year, Newtown again claimed the minor premiership and reached the 1955 NSWRL grand final against Souths but Evans missed out on playing in the finals series and the grand final. Newtown went into the game as favorites as South Sydney were without a few of their star players including future immortal Clive Churchill. Newtown led at halftime 8-4 before Souths came back to win a thrilling contest 12-11. This would be Newtown's last grand final appearance for another 26 years.

Evans played one further season for Newtown before retiring at the end of 1956.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jim-evans/summary.html|title=Jim Evans- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project|website=Rugbyleagueproject.org}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2016/10/02/a-look-back-at-premiership-success/|title=A Look Back At Premiership Success|website=www.rabbitohs.com.au}}
3. ^Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) {{ISBN|1875169571}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ssralmanac.com/mobile/players_e/player_evans_jim.htm|title=South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jim Evans|website=www.ssralmanac.com}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.newtownjets.com/pastSeasons/2013-news/2013-news-Off-season-notes.php#RIP_Evans/|title=RIP Jim Evans|website=www.newtownjets.com}}

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