Keith Phillips Explained

Keith Phillips
Fullname:Harold Keith Kitchener Phillips
Birth Date:11 November 1915
Birth Place:West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
Height:6 foot 2 inches
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1940
Year1end:46
Appearances1:90
Tries1:22
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:66
Retired:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:25 June 2019

Keith Phillips (1915-1974) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played for Newtown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, as a .

Playing career

Phillips made his first grade debut for Newtown in 1940. In 1943, Phillips was a member of the Newtown side which won their third and last premiership, defeating North Sydney 34–7 in the grand final, with Phillips scoring a try.

The following season, Phillips was a member of the Newtown side which finished as minor premiers and reached the 1944 grand final against Balmain. Newtown lost the first grand final 19–16, but as minor premiers they had the right to challenge for a rematch. Newtown lost the second grand final replay, 12–8. Phillips played two further seasons before retiring at the end of the 1946 season.[2] [3] [4]

Phillips married Phyllis Lind, the sister of Newtown player Fred Lind in Marrickville on 6 November 1943.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keith Phillips - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. Rugbyleagueproject.org. 20 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Newtown Jets - 1908-2008 - A centenary of rugby league. www.newtownjets.com.
  3. Web site: Away Days: North Sydney Bears v Newtown Jets. Matt. Cleary. 17 June 2014. the Guardian.
  4. Web site: Stuart McCarthy . Vale Joe Wade . Newtown Jets . 2015-05-28 . 2018-11-21.
  5. Web site: Footballer to Wed . Daily Telegraph . 6 November 1943 .