Bill Carpenter (rugby league)

Bill Carpenter was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Western Suburbs and in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, as a second-row.

Bill Carpenter
Personal information
Full nameBill Carpenter
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1923–32 Western Suburbs 59 5 0 0 15
Source: [1]

Playing career

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Carpenter made his debut for Western Suburbs in 1923 against Glebe at Pratten Park. In 1929, Carpenter was a member of the Wests side which reached the preliminary final before losing to South Sydney. In 1930, Carpenter played 14 games for Wests as the club won the minor premiership but were defeated in the grand final against St. George. Carpenter played two more seasons for Wests, and retired at the end of 1932.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bill Carpenter - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Barrett, Chris (21 September 2010). "The wooden spoon to premier gold? Roosters run recalls league history". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. ^ "History - Western Suburbs Magpies". www.westsmagpies.com.au.