Harry Glanville

This article is about the Australian rugby league player for North Sydney. For the English rugby league player for Oldham RLFC, see Harry Glanville (rugby league).

Harry Glanville

Personal information
Full name	Henry Glanville
Born	1880 Redfern, New South Wales
Died	6 Aug 1959 (aged 78–79) Mosman, New South Wales
Playing information
Position	Lock, Prop, Second-row, Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1908 North Sydney 9 2 13 0 32 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1907–08 New South Wales 4 0 0 0 0
Source: As of 13 February 2019

Harry Glanville (1880-1959) nicknamed "Dosser" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and was a foundation player of the club.

Background

Glanville played Rugby Union for Northern Suburbs Rugby Club before switching codes in 1907. Glanville was at the first meeting of the North Sydney Rugby League Football club on 7 February 1908. Glanville was made the first treasurer of the club.

Playing career

Glanville played in North Sydney's first ever game against South Sydney on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval. Glanville kicked the first goals for the club in a 11–7 loss. Glanville only played 1 season for the club and his final game was a 23–10 defeat against Eastern Suburbs in the 1908 semi final.

Glanville also played in the first ever New South Wales sides in 1907 and 1908.

In his later years, he was a trusted member and employee of the NSWRFL, of which he was a Life Member.