Roy Liston Explained

Roy Liston
Fullname:Reginald Roy Liston
Birth Date:1896
Birth Place:Newtown, New South Wales
Death Date:13 August
Death Place:Concord, New South Wales
Retired:yes
Position:Front row
Club1:Annandale
Year1start:1920
Appearances1:12
Tries1:1
Goals1:2
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:7
Club2:Balmain
Year2start:1921
Year2end:22
Appearances2:12
Tries2:2
Goals2:6
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:18
Club3:Glebe
Year3start:1923
Appearances3:5
Tries3:1
Goals3:2
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:7
Club4:Balmain
Year4start:1924
Appearances4:8
Tries4:0
Goals4:2
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Club5:Western Suburbs
Year5start:1926
Year5end:27
Appearances5:10
Tries5:0
Goals5:8
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:16
Updated:11 February 2019
Source:[1]

Reginald Roy Liston (1896-1977) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Playing career

Liston's rugby league career began after returning from the Western Front in World War I. In 1920, Roy Liston turned our for Annandale in the club's final year in 1920. He then transferred to Balmain Tigers for two years between 1921 and 1922. He switched to Glebe in 1923, before returning to Balmain the following year and won the premiership with them in the 1924 Grand Final. He lastly joined Western Suburbs Magpies for three seasons between 1926 and 1928.[2] [3]

Liston died on 13 August 1977, aged 81.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Liston - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Web site: ANZAC Stories: Roy Liston. www.weststigers.com.au. 24 April 2015 .
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/8/1977