 He was the youngest Australian footballer to play Test football (18 years 301 days) when he toured with the 1911-12 Kangaroos until surpassed by Brad Fittler in 1990 and then again by Israel Folau in October 2007.He made his state debut for New South Wales in 1912 against New Zealand.He made a further nine state appearances during his career against Queensland or visiting International sides.