William Maunder

Australian soccer player

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

Early life

Maunder was born in Newcastle in 1902. His father, known as "Doey" Maunder was a prominent local soccer player. William Maunder's brother, Henry also took up the game and William and Henry appeared in an international match together against Canada in 1924.^[2][3]

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.^[4]

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.^[4]

Career statistics

International

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

References

1. "Maunder, William Richard (Podge)". The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 June 1964. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "THE THIRD TEST". The Arrow. No. 1463. New South Wales, Australia. 20 June 1924. p. 11. Retrieved 5 May 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
3. Howe, Andrew (12 October 2006). "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps and Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 5 May 2021 – via OzFootball.
4. "William Maunder". Football Australia. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
5. "SOCCER IN NEW ZEALAND". Sunday Times. No. 1899. New South Wales, Australia. 18 June 1922. p. 9. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
6. "SOCCER". The Age. No. 21, 277. Victoria, Australia. 12 June 1923. p. 14. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
7. "SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. No. 14, 176. New South Wales, Australia. 2 July 1923. p. 7. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
8. "SOCCER CODE". The Daily Mail. No. 6656. Queensland, Australia. 26 June 1923. p. 8. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
9. "SOCCER TEST MITCH". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 13, no. 633. South Australia. 12 July 1924. p. 4. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.