Harry Brighton (rugby league) explained

Harry Brighton
Fullname:Harry Brighton
Birth Date:1893
Birth Place:Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:1975
Death Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Glebe
Year1start:1911
Year1end:12
Appearances1:30
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:South Sydney
Year2start:1913
Appearances2:9
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1912
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:Metropolis
Yearbstart:1912
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[1]
Updated:20 March 2019

Harry Brighton (1893–1975) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for Glebe and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Brighton made his first grade debut for Glebe in Round 1 1911 against Western Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground.

Brighton played 16 times for Glebe in 1911 as the club finished first on the table and claimed the minor premiership. Brighton played at hooker in the 1911 NSWRL grand final against Eastern Suburbs at the Agricultural Ground. In a tight match, Easts emerged victorious winning their first premiership by a score of 11–8 in front of 20,000 spectators.

In 1912, Brighton played 14 games as Glebe finished second on the table but were again runners up to Eastern Suburbs as they claimed their second premiership.

In 1913, Brighton joined South Sydney and played with them for one season before retiring. At representative level, Brighton played for New South Wales and Metropolis in 1912.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Brighton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Harry Brighton. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)