George Watt

Who is George Watt?

George Watt was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s. A New South Wales interstate and Australian international representative forward, he played club football in Sydney for Eastern Suburbs and Balmain, winning premierships with both clubs. In addition Watt spent time playing for English club Hull FC.

A Hooker, Watt was the nephew of Australian international Horrie Watt, George played in Sydney's NSWRFL Premiership for the Balmain club, winning the 1939 and 1944 seasons' grand finals with them. He then moved to cross-town rivals Eastern Suburbs where he was a member of there 1945 premiership winning side. In 1946 Watt was selected to represent Australia in all three Test matches against Great Britain. He moved to Boorowa, New South Wales in 1947.

In 1948 Watt moved to England to play for Hull. He was captain of Hull during the 1948–49 season. He remained there until his death in 2010.