Barry Andrews (rugby league) explained

Barry Andrews
Fullname:Barry Andrews
Birth Date:15 October 1950
Retired:yes
Year1start:1971
Year1end:79
Appearances1:112
Tries1:17
Goals1:303
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:657
Club2:Eastern Suburbs
Year2start:1980
Appearances2:11
Tries2:3
Goals2:32
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:73
Year3start:1980
Appearances3:4
Tries3:0
Goals3:4
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
Source:[1]
Updated:11 June 2024

Barry Andrews (born in 1950) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played for Cronulla-Sutherland and Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Barry Andrews, a five-eight and prolific goal-kicker, played nine seasons with Cronulla-Sutherland between 1971-1979 and is the fourth highest points scorer for the club. Nicknamed 'Panda', he is currently the 5th highest first grade scorer with 657 points.[2]

He was a member of the Cronulla Sharks grand final team that drew the 1978 Grand Final against Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 11 points all. He did not play in the grand final replay due to injury.[3] [4]

He finished his career with Eastern Suburbs in 1980.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barry Andrews - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Barry Andrews - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project.
  3. Web site: Archived copy. 2010-02-19. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090503062415/http://www.stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Barry_Andrews.html. 3 May 2009. dmy.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald 18/09/1978 "Four top Cronulla Players Out of G.F." (page 28)
  5. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters. 27 June 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090103/https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/. dead.