Graham Victor MattsonMATTSON, GRAHAM VICTOR 1964 - 65 - KIWI #432 nzleague.co.nz (10 July 1941 25 May 2025) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach who represented New Zealand during the 1960s, and later coached Tonga.
Playing career Mattson was a Point Chevalier Pirates player in the Auckland Rugby League competition and also represented Auckland. Between 1964 and 1965 Mattson played in two test matches for the New Zealand national rugby league team. Mattson worked as a Police Constable.
Coaching career Mattson began his coaching career in the 1970s with Point Chevalier before coaching the Mangere East Hawks, spending most of his time with the lower grades.Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1990 New Zealand Rugby League, 1990. p.122
In 1981 Mattson was the head coach of the new Papatoetoe Panthers club and was on their inaugural committee.Papatoetoe Panthers Auckland Rugby LeagueHistory - Papatoetoe Panthers RLFC myclub.co.nzClub History - Papatoetoe Panthers RL sportsground.co.nz
In 1990 he was appointed the Auckland coach.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. , p.296.
Mattson later coached Tonga at the 1994 Pacific Cup.
Death Mattson died on 25 May 2025, aged 83.
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