Alec Tennant Explained

Alec Tennant
Fullname:Alec Tennant
Club1:Manly-Warringah
Year1start:1964
Year1end:70
Appearances1:75
Tries1:31
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:93
Club2:Parramatta
Year2start:1972
Appearances2:4
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1966
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:NSW City
Yearbstart:1967
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]

Alec Tennant is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for Manly and Parramatta in the NSWRL premiership. He played at centre.

Playing career

A Harbord United and Narraweena junior, Tennant made his debut for Manly in 1964. In 1966, Tennant was selected to play for New South Wales and in 1967 was selected to play for the New South Wales City team. In 1968, Tennant was a member of the Manly side which reached the grand final against South Sydney. Manly narrowly lost the match 13–9. In 1970, Tennant played in his second grand final against South Sydney once again. Souths won the match convincingly 23–12. Tennant left Manly at the end of 1970 and in 1972 joined Parramatta. Tennant featured in 4 games for Parramatta in his only season at the club as they finished last on the table. Tennant retired at the end of 1972.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alec Tennant - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Alex Tennant.
  3. Web site: April 30: A winning day in our history. 30 April 2016. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
  4. Web site: Die-hard Manly fan picked for the team. Grant. Robertson. 6 May 2013. The Northern Daily Leader.
  5. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.