Lloyd Edwards

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Lloyd Edwards
Personal information
Full nameRichard Lloyd Edwards
Born25 June 1883
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Died28 January 1938(1938-01-28) (aged 54)
Playing information
PositionWing, Five-eighth, Halfback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908 Glebe 9 1 0 0 3
1909–10 Balmain 21 2 0 0 6
Total 30 3 0 0 9
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1909 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 15 February 2019

Lloyd Edwards was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Glebe and was a foundation player of the club. Edwards also spent two seasons playing for Balmain.

Playing career

Edwards made his first grade debut for Glebe in Round 1 1908 against Newcastle at Wentworth Park.

The match was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Glebe won the game 8-5 with Edwards playing on the wing.

In 1909, Edwards joined local rivals Balmain and played 2 seasons with the club.

Edwards also represented New South Wales in 1909 playing in 1 game against Queensland during the interstate series.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Lloyd Edwards - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Glebe's Dirty Reds are ready to rise from rugby league banishment at Rookwood". www.smh.com.au.
  3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  4. ^ "Wentworth Park's Place in Rugby League History". Inside Sport.