Fred Woolley

Frederick Woolley was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Balmain and represented in 1909.

Background

Woolley played rugby union with Northern Districts, Glebe and Balmain before switching codes to join Balmain in 1908.

Playing career

Woolley was a foundation player for Balmain and played in the club's first ever season which was also the first season of Rugby League in Australia.
In 1909, Woolley was selected to play for Australia, New South Wales and Metropolis.
Woolley played with Balmain until 1910, at which time he returned to Newcastle.
Woolley was the uncle of Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame inductee Wally Prigg.