Rees Duncan


Rees Edward Duncan was an Australian rugby league player.
Duncan was the son of 1930s New South Wales representative forward Rees Duncan senior and grew up in Hunter Valley town of Kurri [Kurri, New South Wales|Kurri Kurri], where he began playing seniors as a teenager.
In 1952, Duncan was a surprise selection to the Australia national [rugby league team|Australia] squad for a home series against New Zealand, with his only prior representative experience being with Combined County Seconds. Used as a centre, Duncan featured in two of the three Tests matches. He played for New South Wales in 1952 and 1953.
Duncan competed with Manly Warringah [Sea Eagles|Manly Warringah] from 1954 to 1956, serving as captain during his first season, then in 1957 returned to Kurri Kurri and coached them to a grand final. He joined Western Suburbs in 1958.