Mr Bill McLean

McLean was captain of the Wallaby side which was sent home from England at the outbreak of World War 2, McLean lost four years of rugby due to war and a lot more through injury.

At the end of the war, he captained Australia in four Tests and was set for a long international career when he badly broke his leg.

A versatile player who could play three positions in the pack, he was renowned as the longest punt kicker in the game.

A born leader, he later became Queensland coach.