Bill Flanagan (rugby league)

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Bill Flanagan
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Full nameWilliam Flanagan
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Position Prop, Lock, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1926–29 University 4512320100
Source: [1]

Bill Flanagan was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played for University in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Flanagan made his first grade debut for University against Western Suburbs in Round 12 1926 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Flanagan scored a try in the 20-8 victory.

In 1926, University went on to finish 4th on the table and qualified for their first finals campaign. The Students went on to defeat Glebe in the preliminary final. In the grand final, The Students opponents were South Sydney who boasted the likes of George Treweek, Eddie Root and Alf Blair and had gone the previous season undefeated. Flanagan played at prop in the game as Souths raced out to an 11-0 lead at halftime. A second half fightback by University was not enough and Souths ran out winners 11-5 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 20,000 spectators.

In 1927, University finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon in a complete form reversal. University did much better the following season in 1928 finishing 5th. In Flanagan's last season with the club, they finished last on the table winning only 2 games for the entire year. Flanagan finished the top point scorer for the club with 65 points. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Bill Flanagan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Sydney Uni Plots Return To Top Flight". www.nswrl.com.au.
  4. "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  5. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.