Vince Dwyer
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| Full name | Vincent Dwyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 April 1909 Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 7 April 1968 (aged 59) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Wing, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 21 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vince Dwyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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