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The Woodies Captain of Scotland

Updated: Nov 21

There's a story in the paper today about Aussie born Sione Tuipulotu captaining Scotland v the Wallabies on Monday morning



The story brings back memories of the 1st Aussie to captain the Scots - Woodies 1st grade cap number 176, Dr Doug Keller.


Doug was a Wallaby in 1947 and then a few years later when living overseas for his medical studies, played for and captained Scotland. When he returned to Australia he played for the Blue and Whites at the old top oval at Eastwood in 1957 and then in 1958 was our Club coach.


During the 60s he continued as coach and then was the Clubs doctor. In the 70s he was the Club's Vice President then President then Patron


In later years he was very active in the District supporting and encouraging the Juniors


You can read about his remarkable career on the Classic Wallabies biography page here



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