Edward Burdett (rugby league) explained

Edward Burdett
Fullname:Edward Burdett
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1908
Year1end:10
Appearances1:25
Tries1:8
Goals1:5
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:34
Club2:Annandale
Year2start:1911
Year2end:14
Appearances2:31
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
Club3:Newtown
Year3start:1915
Year3end:17
Appearances3:38
Tries3:1
Goals3:1
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Annandale
Year4start:1919
Appearances4:7
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1911
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:Metropolis
Yearbstart:1911
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]
Updated:20 April 2023

Edward Burdett was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Annandale and Newtown in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Burdett made his first grade debut for Newtown in the inaugural round of the NSWRL competition in Australia. The match was played against Eastern Suburbs at Wentworth Park. Eastern Suburbs ran out 32-16 winners. In 1910, Burdett played 14 games for Newtown but missed out on playing in the clubs first premiership victory. In 1911, Burdett joined Annandale where he played for three years before returning to Newtown. After his second spell at Newtown ended, Burdett returned to Annandale where he played one final season in 1919. Burdett represented both New South Wales and Metropolis once in 1911.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edward Burdett - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2023-04-19.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: New South Wales celebrates 112th anniversary of first game. www.loverugbyleague.com.