Lloyd Edwards Explained

Lloyd Edwards
Fullname:Lloyd Edwards
Club1:Glebe
Year1start:1908
Appearances1:9
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Club2:Balmain
Year2start:1909
Year2end:10
Appearances2:21
Tries2:2
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:6
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1909
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:15 February 2019
Source:[1]

Lloyd Edwards was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Glebe and was a foundation player of the club. Edwards also spent two seasons playing for Balmain.

Playing career

Edwards made his first grade debut for Glebe in Round 1 1908 against Newcastle at Wentworth Park.

The match was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Glebe won the game 8-5 with Edwards playing on the wing.

In 1909, Edwards joined local rivals Balmain and played 2 seasons with the club.

Edwards also represented New South Wales in 1909 playing in 1 game against Queensland during the interstate series.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lloyd Edwards - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Glebe's Dirty Reds are ready to rise from rugby league banishment at Rookwood. www.smh.com.au.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  4. Web site: Wentworth Park's Place in Rugby League History. Inside Sport.