Lloyd Edwards
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| Full name | Richard Lloyd Edwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 June 1883 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 January 1938 (aged 54) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Five-eighth, Halfback, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 15 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lloyd Edwards was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Glebe and was a foundation player of the club. Edwards also spent two seasons playing for Balmain.
Playing career
[edit]Edwards made his first grade debut for Glebe in Round 1 1908 against Newcastle at Wentworth Park.
The match was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Glebe won the game 8-5 with Edwards playing on the wing.
In 1909, Edwards joined local rivals Balmain and played 2 seasons with the club.
Edwards also represented New South Wales in 1909 playing in 1 game against Queensland during the interstate series.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lloyd Edwards - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Glebe's Dirty Reds are ready to rise from rugby league banishment at Rookwood". www.smh.com.au.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ^ "Wentworth Park's Place in Rugby League History". Inside Sport.