John Manning (rugby league)

John Manning was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) during the 1940s and 1950s. Primarily a lock, he played for the St. George Dragons.

While detailed statistics and records regarding Manning's career are scarce, he is remembered as a consistent and reliable player during a period of significant competition. Information on his exact number of games played, tries scored, or specific achievements is limited in currently available records. He contributed to the St. George club during an era before their unprecedented run of premierships began. Additional research into contemporary newspaper archives and club records might yield further details about his career.