Godfrey Lonsdale 'Gordon' Stettler (1900–1951) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Gordon Stettler
Personal information
Full nameGodfrey Lonsdale Stettler
Born1900
Sydney, New South Wales
Died4 June 1951 (aged 50–51)
Sydney
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1919–26 Western Suburbs 46 18 45 0 144
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1925 New South Wales 4 4 9 0 30
1925 Metropolis 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 17 June 2019

Playing career

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Stettler played for the Western Suburbs club. Named Godfrey Lonsdale Stettler, after his father, but known as 'Gordon' or 'Lon', Stettler played eight seasons for Wests between 1919 and 1926 and also captained the club during his career.

He was also a representative player for New South Wales, featuring in four matches for the Blues in 1925.[2][3]

In 1925 he played cricket for the Westmead CC 'A' team, winning the Dictrict Premiership.[4]

Death

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Stettler died on 4 June 1951, aged 51.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Gordon Stettler – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players . 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  4. ^ "Westmead C.C. "A" Team". The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate. 14 August 1925. p. 10. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  5. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 5 June 1951