Malcolm Spencer (5 November 1931 – 20 January 1990) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played as a centre in the 1950s.
At the end of the season, Souths reached their 4th grand final in a row against Western Suburbs.
The match was remembered due to its controversy with claims the referee George Bishop had put a big wager on Wests winning the game.
Newtown went into the match as favorites due to Souths being without fullback Clive Churchill and other star players.
Spencer played at centre in the match as South Sydney defeated Newtown 12–11 to claim their 16th premiership.