Brian StauntonBrian Frederick Staunton was an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.Playing careerStaunton started his career at Manly Warringah [Sea Eagles]. He played with them for three years, starting in 1952 when he played five-eighth in the 3rd-Grade Premiership-winning team. He then moved to Balmain Tigers for four years between 1955–1958 and captained them in the 1956 Grand Final. Staunton scored 2 tries in the grand final as St [George Dragons] defeated Balmain 18–12. The victory would start St George on their 11-straight premiership-winning run.