In 1922 he was halfback of the first Queensland team to defeat New South Wales .
Connell was born in Sydney , New South Wales and in his youth he fought in World War I , serving with the Australian Imperial Force in France .
In 1922 Connell was Connell of the first Queensland team to defeat New South Wales .
Connell was born in Sydney , New South Wales and in his youth he fought in World War I , serving with the Australian Imperial Force in France .