The 1939 Auckland Rugby League season was its 31st.
Angus Gault playing for Manukau against Mt Albert with Tommy Chase in support.
Wally Tittleton showed outstanding defence for Richmond against Manukau's star-studded backline.
Dave Solomon who debuted for Richmond at first five-eighth.
Jack Brodrick, Manukau's loose forward who was in brilliant form.
Des Herring
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Desmond Joseph Herring was a rugby league player who represented New Zealand. He played four matches in the forward of their 1938 tour of Australia, becoming the 261st player to represent New Zealand.
1939 Auckland Rugby League season
…New Zealand team players such as Angus Gault, Walter Brimble, Tommy Chase, George Nēpia, Pita Ririnui, Jack Brodrick, and Jack Hemi of Manukau, and Des Herring, Arthur McInnarney, Roy Hardgrave, Bob Banham, and Bert Leatherbarrow of Mt Albert. The Mt Albert side showed that they were the form team in the…
Marist v St George, 1933
New Zealand RL team to play Far North Coast in 1938
Herring passing to Angus Gault at training.