Career
Arnold played for both Western Suburbs (making his debut in the 1936 season as the second youngest debutant in rugby league history at 16 years of age), and Eastern Suburbs during his career. He had just the one season at Wests before joining Eastern Suburbs in 1938 where he played over 10 matches, remaining there until his retirement in 1949. Arnold, a front-rower, had the reputation of being a hard no-nonsense forward.
He was sent-off in Easts" 1941 premiership defeat, But was a try-scorer in Easts" 22-18 premiership victory over Balmain in 1945, sealing the victory with the only points, that day, Dick Dunn didn"t score for East"s in the match.
Arnold was one of 4 captains Easts" were to use during the 1948 season.
