Edward Burdett (rugby league)

Edward Burdett was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Annandale and Newtown in the NSWRL competition.

Edward Burdett
Personal information
Full nameEdward Burdett
Playing information
PositionProp, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908–10 Newtown 25 8 5 0 34
1911–14 Annandale 31 4 0 0 12
1915–17 Newtown 38 1 1 0 0
1919 Annandale 7 0 0 0 0
Total 101 13 6 0 46
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
1911 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 20 April 2023

Playing career

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Burdett made his first grade debut for Newtown in the inaugural round of the NSWRL competition in Australia. The match was played against Eastern Suburbs at Wentworth Park. Eastern Suburbs ran out 32-16 winners. In 1910, Burdett played 14 games for Newtown but missed out on playing in the clubs first premiership victory. In 1911, Burdett joined Annandale where he played for three years before returning to Newtown. After his second spell at Newtown ended, Burdett returned to Annandale where he played one final season in 1919. Burdett represented both New South Wales and Metropolis once in 1911.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Edward Burdett - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "New South Wales celebrates 112th anniversary of first game". www.loverugbyleague.com.