Roy Algie Explained

Roy Algie
Fullname:Leslie Roy Algie
Birth Date:1889
Birth Place:Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Glebe
Year1start:1910
Year1end:1914
Appearances1:52
Tries1:39
Goals1:52
Fieldgoals1:3
Points1:227
Club2:Balmain
Year2start:1916
Appearances2:1
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1913
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:8
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:24
Updated:11 February 2019
Source:[1]

Leslie Roy 'Bunny' Algie (1889–1946) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s.

Background

Algie was born at Glebe, New South Wales in 1889.

Playing career

Algie played for the Glebe Dirty Reds between 1910 and 1914. He played 55 first grade games for Glebe and was a prolific point scorer. 'Bunny' Algie scored 24 tries, 28 goals and 3 field goals (total 134 points) during his career at Glebe. He was also the NSWRFL season top try scorer in 1912.

Algie finished his career at Balmain, playing one season in 1916.[2]

Algie died on 24 January 1946.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Algie - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. News: Family Notices . 25 April 2020 . . 26 January 1946.