Alan Tuohey Explained

Alan Tuohey
Fullname:Alan Tuohey
Birth Date:31 August 1918
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:1985
Death Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1938
Year1end:39
Appearances1:20
Tries1:11
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:33
Updated:23 April 2019
Source:[1]

Alan Tuohey (1918-1985), nicknamed "Bert" and also known as Arthur Tuohey, was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Tuohey made his first grade debut in Round 11 1938 against Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground. Tuohey scored a try in Souths 1938 preliminary final defeat against Easts at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1939, Tuohey finished as Souths joint top try scorer including 2 tries against St George in the preliminary final as the club reached the 1939 grand final against minor premiers Balmain. Tuohey played on the wing as Souths were held tryless and suffered a heavy 33–4 defeat at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The grand final defeat was also Tuohey's final game in rugby league.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alan Tuohey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-04-23.
  2. News: Tigers, Souths love a ruckus. Chesterton. Ray. August 23, 2007. DailyTelegraph. 23 April 2019.
  3. Web site: PREMIERSHIP RECORDS. www.nrl.com. 23 April 2019. 16 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190416082657/https://www.nrl.com/operations/the-game/premiership-records/. dead.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  5. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Arthur Tuohey. www.ssralmanac.com.