Percy Franks Explained

Percy Franks
Fullname:Percy Franks
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1908
Year1end:11
Appearances1:16
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Source:[1]
Updated:26 June 2019

Percy Franks was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Western Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Franks was a foundation player for Western Suburbs.

Playing career

Franks made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs on the wing against Balmain in Round 1 1908 at Birchgrove Oval which was also the opening week of the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition in Australia. Balmain would go on to win the match 24-0 in front of 3000 spectators.

Franks played in Western Suburbs first ever victory against Newtown in Round 9 1908 at Wentworth Park which ended with a score of 6-5. The win would be Western Suburbs only victory of the season and the club finished second last on the table above last placed Cumberland who were dissolved at the conclusion of the season.

Western Suburbs would go on to finish last in 1909 and 1910. Wests nearly finished last in 1911 but finished just above Balmain on the ladder. Franks final game for Western Suburbs came in Round 12 1911 against Newtown at Erskineville Oval, Sydney which ended in a 14-8 victory.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Percy Franks- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-06-26.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: PREMIERSHIP RECORDS. www.nrl.com.
  4. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  5. Web site: BIRCHGROVE PARK: 110 YEARS ON FROM ROUND ONE. Inside Sport.