Fred Neumann

Frederick William Herbert Neumann was an Australian international rugby league player. Allan Border Field in the Brisbane suburb of Albion was formerly named after Neumann.

Biography

Known by the nickname "Firpo", Neumann was a locally produced player for Fortitude [Valley Diehards|Fortitude Valley] and played his rugby league primarily on a wing. He led Fortitude Valley for several seasons and was capped eight times for Queensland. In 1932, Neumann made his only international appearance for Australia against England at the SCG. He also played nine uncapped matches for Australia on their 1933–34 tour of Great Britain.
Neumann served as coach of Queensland in 1947 and 1948, succeeding Herb Steinohrt.