George Brown (Australian soccer) explained

George Brown was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a forward for Brisbane City, Pineapple Rovers and the Australia national soccer team.

Club career

Brown played for many years for Brisbane City in the Queensland FA Division One. In 1925, he moved to Pineapple Rovers.^[1] He won the Premiership in his first season in 1925 with the Pineapple Rovers.^[2]

International career

Brown began his international career with Australia in 1922 on their first historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 1–1 draw to New Zealand.^[3] He scored his first and only goal for Australia against New Zealand in a 1–3 defeat in July 1922.^{[4] [5]}

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Australia goal.

Notes and References

1. Book: Howe, Andrew. 2018. Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. 978-0-648-13330-8. Fair Play Publishing.
2. News: SOCCER'S CURTAIN . . 1330 . Queensland, Australia . 13 September 1925 . 21 November 2020 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
3. Web site: The Australian National Men’s Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. 2009-06-23.
4. News: 10 July 1922. Soccer Football.. 7 (SECOND EDITION). The Telegraph. 15,480. Queensland, Australia. 21 November 2020. National Library of Australia.
5. Web site: Socceroo Internationals for 1922. Esamie. Thomas. 21 November 2020.
6. News: Soccer Football. . . 15,480 . Queensland, Australia . 10 July 1922 . 21 December 2022 . 7 (SECOND EDITION) . National Library of Australia.