Tony Ford (rugby league) explained

Tony Ford
Fullname:Anthony Ford
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1967
Year1end:74
Appearances1:104
Tries1:11
Goals1:317
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:667
Source:[1]
Updated:11 July 2019

Tony Ford nicknamed "Boots" is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for the Western Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Background

Ford grew up in Homebush and Strathfield before signing with Western Suburbs. Ford played in the Presidents Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup Western Suburbs sides.

Playing career

Ford made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs against Parramatta in 1967 at Cumberland Oval. Ford played with Western Suburbs for eight seasons and finished as the club's top point scorer in 4 of those seasons. Ford's time at Western Suburbs was not very successful with the club finishing last in 1971. In his final season at Wests, the club reached the preliminary final against eventual premiers Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Cricket Ground but lost the match 25-2.

After leaving Wests, Ford became captain-coach of Tumut and then spent one final year as a player with Wentworthville in the Sydney metropolitan competition.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Ford - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-07-03.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  4. Web site: Tony Ford. Noel Kelly's Kids.