William Maunder

William "Podge" Maunder (30 November 1902 – 25 June 1964) was an Australian association football player. Maunder is recognised as the player who scored Australia's first international goal.

William Maunder
Personal information
Full name William Maunder
Date of birth (1902-11-30)30 November 1902
Place of birth Newcastle, Australia
Date of death 25 June 1964(1964-06-25) (aged 61)[1]
Place of death Newcastle, Australia[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– West Wallsend
– New Lambton
National team
Australia 9 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Club career

In his club career, Maunder scored more than 500 goals in Northern NSW competition and was offered a professional contract by Scottish club St Mirren F.C..[2]

International career

Maunder made his international debut for Australia on 17 June 1922 in Australia's first recognised international match, scoring on 45 minutes. Maunder played nine matches for Australia between 1922 and 1930, scoring six goals and captaining for one match on 28 June 1924 against Canada.[3]

References
  1. "Maunder, William Richard (Podge)". The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 June 1964. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "William Maunder". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  3. "William Maunder". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
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