Vince Dwyer Explained

Vince Dwyer
Fullname:Vincent Dwyer
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1929
Appearances1:2
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Club2:Newtown
Year2start:1930
Appearances2:5
Tries2:3
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:9
Year3start:1935
Appearances3:10
Tries3:4
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:12
Updated:21 February 2019
Source:[1]

Vince Dwyer was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Dwyer played for Western Suburbs, Canterbury-Bankstown and Newtown. Dwyer was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Playing career

Dwyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in Round 16 1929 against Glebe at Wentworth Park. In 1930, Dwyer signed for Newtown and played in 5 games for the club scoring 3 tries. After 4 years out of first grade, Dwyer signed with newly admitted side Canterbury-Bankstown.

Dwyer played for the club in their first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval which finished in a 20–5 loss.

Canterbury-Bankstown finished the 1935 season in second last position narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon which was handed to University but Dwyer did finish as the club's top try scorer with 4 tries.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vince Dwyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE. thebulldogs.com.au.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)