Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM today paid tribute to Dick Poole, who has passed away aged 94.
Poole was the oldest living Kangaroo, having played 13 Test matches for the Australian national team as well as 12 Tour matches.
Poole also played 115 Premiership games for Newton between 1950 and 1958, and 31 matches for Wests over two seasons subsequently. He also coached Newtown in 1955-58 and 1966-68.
“The game has lost someone very special,” Mr V’landys said.
“Dick Poole was our oldest living Kangaroo, and a wonderful part of the history of the game. He was also the last surviving member of the 1956-57 Kangaroos.
“Dick was a gifted player, and spoke even very recently about his pride in representing his country. He was also captain-coach of Australia’s victorious 1957 World Cup team.
“On behalf of the Commission, I extend our sincerest condolences to Dick’s family, and all those who knew him.”
