![]() ![]() He was the leading point scorer for Australia in the 1960 World Cup. He toured with the 1959–60 Kangaroos playing in 24 matches including two Tests and was the tour's second highest scorer behind Keith Barnes his selection rival for the fullback position. He was then named Australian captain in the first Test of 1959 against New Zealand. In 1959 Carlson played in the New South Wales loss to Queensland that attracted 35,261 spectators, smashing Brisbane's previous record for an interstate match of 22,817. He also played in all three Tests in 1957 against the visiting Great Britain side.Ĭarlson signed a contract with the North Sydney Bears where he would stay for six years. During the World Cup, Carlson also became the first Australian fullback to score a try in an international match when he scored in Australia's 26–9 win over France at the Sydney Cricket Ground (he also kicked 7 goals during the game). He played in three matches of the tournament, was top scorer with 28 points and named "Player of the 1957 World Cup". This return to representative rugby league at age 24 saw him rise to new heights. He was selected in the 1957 World Cup squad despite not being contracted to a club, having left Blackall in dispute over a release. He returned to the field in 19 accepting positions as player-coach firstly with Souths Newcastle then with Blackall, Queensland. He was close to death but recovered and sat out the 1955 season to recuperate. In 1954 a rib injury rupturing his kidney threatened both his career and his life. ![]() He was highest try-scorer on the tour returning with a tally of twenty-nine. He played in two Tests against England, one against France and in sixteen minor tour games. He was selected in the 1952–53 Kangaroo tour as a wing. He represented for New South Wales that same season against Queensland in the 2nd game of the interstate series, and then against the touring New Zealanders. In 1952 he scored two tries on representative debut for Country Firsts. When the 1951 French rugby league tour of Australia and New Zealand saw the powerful France national team come through Newcastle, 18-year-old Carlson was selected to play for the Newcastle team against them. After playing rugby league at school he was graded by the Newcastle Rugby League's Norths club in 1951. He represented at district junior cricket, played 1st Grade cricket with the Wickham club in Newcastle, and was also a surf lifesaving competitor. Playing career Ĭarlson was a naturally gifted athlete raised in Newcastle, New South Wales. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century. He played in 17 Tests and 6 World Cup games between 19, as captain on 2 occasions. He was a centre & utility back for the Australia national team. Brian Patrick Carlson (12 February 1933 – 14 April 1987) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. ![]()
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