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Post by Electric Eel on May 29, 2020 20:53:49 GMT 10
Ron Boden
Born
16 October 1936
Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia
Died
24 August 2015 (aged 78)
Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
Parramatta 1960 - 1963
Games - 39
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Post by Electric Eel on May 29, 2020 20:54:08 GMT 10
Toowoomba centre, originally from Western NSW, played for Queensland against NZ in 1959 before touring with the 1959-60 Kangaroos. Boden appeared in 13 matches on tour (no Tests) and was signed by Parramatta on his return. He represented NSW in his first season in Sydney and partnered Reg Gasnier in three Tests against France. A nuggetty type and a sound defender, Boden was selected in Australia's World Cup squad in 1960 but although Australia’s campaign in France was unsuccessful, he played in a 'Rest of the World' team against Great Britain at the end of the series. He was Parramatta captain-coach in 1961.
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Post by Electric Eel on May 29, 2020 20:54:31 GMT 10
Ronald James Boden (16 October 1936 – 24 August 2015) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for Parramatta as a centre and also played for Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.
Early life
Born on 24 August 1936 in Coonamble, New South Wales, Boden grew up there before moving to Toowoomba in Queensland and played in the local competition after being spotted by coach former North Sydney player Duncan Thompson.
Playing career and personal life
Boden was selected to play for Queensland in 1958 and 1959 while living there to compete against New South Wales in the interstate series. In 1960, Boden moved to Sydney and joined Parramatta. In Boden's first season at the club, Parramatta finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon. Despite the club's position on the ladder, Boden was selected to play for Australia in 1960 and New South Wales. In 1961, Boden became captain-coach of the Parramatta side but they once again finished last on the table. Boden spent a further two seasons at Parramatta before retiring at the end of 1963. In retirement, Boden continued to be involved with the club for many years. He was married to Marie and the couple had four daughters and a son. He died near Wyong on 24 August 2015 at the age of 78.
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