Barry Andrews (rugby league)

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Barry Andrews
Personal information
Full nameBarry Andrews
Born (1950-10-15) 15 October 1950 (age 72)
Playing information
Position Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1971–79 Cronulla-Sutherland 112173030657
1980 Eastern Suburbs 11332073
Total123203350730
Source: [1]

Barry Andrews (born in 1950) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played for Cronulla-Sutherland and Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Barry Andrews, a five-eight and prolific goal-kicker, played nine seasons with Cronulla-Sutherland between 1971-1979 and is the fourth highest points scorer for the club. Nicknamed 'Panda', he is currently the 5th highest first grade scorer with 657 points. [2]

He was a member of the Cronulla Sharks grand final team that drew the 1978 Grand Final against Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 11 points all. He did not play in the grand final replay due to injury. [3] [4]

He finished his career with Eastern Suburbs in 1980. [5]

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References

  1. "Barry Andrews - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Barry Andrews - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 May 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Sydney Morning Herald 18/09/1978 "Four top Cronulla Players Out of G.F." (page 28)
  5. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.