Edward Burnicle Explained

Edward Burnicle
Fullname:Edward Burnicle
Birth Date:1890
Birth Place:Paddington, New South Wales
Death Date:18 February
Death Place:Five Dock, New South Wales
Retired:yes
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1915
Year1end:18
Appearances1:31
Tries1:4
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:12
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1921
Appearances2:2
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
Updated:30 April 2020

Edward Burnicle (1890 - 1931) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Playing career

Born at Paddington, New South Wales to parents Henry and Elizabeth Burnicle, Burnicle played for Balmain for four years between 1915 and 1918, and he also played one season for Western Suburbs in 1921. The highlight of his career was winning a premiership with Balmain, playing prop forward in the 1916 Grand Final. He also played for Balmain when the club won the premiership in 1915 and 1917.[2] [3]

Death

Burnicle died on 18 February 1931, at Five Dock, New South Wales as a result of an accident.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: E Burnicle - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2020-04-30.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice: 19/2/1931