Kerry Burke (rugby league) explained

Kerry Burke
Fullname:Kerry Burke
Retired:yes
Club1:Parramatta
Year1start:1964
Year1end:68
Appearances1:24
Tries1:2
Goals1:2
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:10
Club2:South Sydney
Year2start:1969
Year2end:72
Appearances2:18
Tries2:7
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:21
Source:[1] [2]

Kerry Burke is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.

Playing career

A Parramatta junior, Burke was graded at Parramatta in 1963 and was playing first grade the following year. He played with Parramatta until the end of 1968, and joined South Sydney the following year.[3]

Burke played centre in the unsuccessful Souths team that played in the 1969 Grand Final. Burke lost his permanent position in first grade to the emerging young player, Paul Sait in 1970.

Burke appeared in South Sydney first grade teams until his retirement at the end of the 1972 NSWRFL season. [4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/kerry-burke/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Whiticker/Hudson
  3. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  4. Alan Whiticker: Glory Days. 2011