William Maunder

William Maunder

Personal information
Full name	William Maunder
Date of birth	1903
Place of birth	Newcastle, Australia
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
–	West Wallsend
–	New Lambton
National team
	Australia	9	(6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

William "Podge" Maunder (born 1903) was an Australian association football player. Maunder is recognised as the player who scored Australia's first international goal.

Playing career

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..^[1]

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.^[2]

References

1. "William Maunder". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
2. "William Maunder". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2013.