Arthur Mather (rugby league)

Arthur "Mick" Edward Mather (3 May 1918 – 4 August 2005) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.

Mather graduated into South Sydney's playing ranks from Marist Brothers High School, Darlinghurst.

Following school, he became a fitter and turner and achieved a Higher Trade Certificate in Marine Engineering and Applied Mechanics at Sydney Technical College in 1937.

Mather joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1940 and flew bombers over Europe and the Middle East during World War II.

They defeated the home side St. George in the semi-finals 10–23, however, they lost 33–4 to Balmain in the grand final.