Jim Dunworth was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for North Sydney and University in the NSWRL competition.

Jim Dunworth
Personal information
Full nameJim Dunworth
Playing information
PositionHooker, Prop, Second-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1918–19 North Sydney 16 3 0 0 9
1921–24 University 42 9 0 0 27
1925 North Sydney 10 2 0 0 6
Total 68 14 0 0 42
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1922–25 New South Wales 6 1 0 0 3
1923 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 19 April 2023

Playing career

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Dunworth made his first-grade debut for North Sydney in round 1 of the 1918 NSWRFL season against South Sydney. Dunworth played two seasons with Norths with his last year at the club ending with a Wooden Spoon in 1919. In 1921, Dunworth began playing for University. Dunworth's time was not successful at University with the club finishing last three times. In 1925, he returned to North Sydney and played ten further matches. Dunworth represented New South Wales six times and also played one match for Metropolis, the early incarnation of the NSW City rugby league team.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Dunworth - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571