Bill Ryan (rugby league)

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Bill Ryan
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Ryan
Born20 July 1911
Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Died1975 (aged 63–64)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row, Fullback, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1931–32 Western Suburbs 1653021
1935 St. George 71309
1936–41 Ipswich
Total2366030
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1932 New South Wales 10000
1932 Metropolis 21003
1932 NSW City 10000
1933 NSW Country 10000
1936–41 Queensland 6017034
Source: [1]
As of 8 May 2019

Bill Ryan nicknamed "Bricky" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played for Western Suburbs and St. George in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Ryan originally came from Junee and signed with Western Suburbs in 1931. Ryan made his first grade debut that year against Newtown in Round 6 1931 at Marrickville Oval.

In 1932, Ryan played 11 games as Western Suburbs finished second on the table behind South Sydney. Wests went on to reach the 1932 NSWRL grand final against Souths. Wests won the match 23-8 with Ryan scoring a try. In the aftermath of the result, Souths exercised their right to challenge as the rules at the time allowed the minor premiers to ask for a rematch. In the grand final replay, Ryan played at second-row as Wests were defeated 19-12 at the Sydney Sports Ground. Ryan also represented New South Wales, Metropolis and NSW City in 1932.

Ryan then left Western Suburbs and returned the country competitions playing for Temora, Leeton and Cootamundra. Ryan was selected to represent NSW Country in 1933. In 1935, Ryan returned to Sydney and played one season with St George but the club missed out on playing in the finals coming 6th. His younger brother, Mat Ryan also played with St. George the following year.

Ryan then moved north to Queensland and signed with Ipswich in the Brisbane competition. Between 1936 and 1941, Ryan was selected to play for Queensland on six occasions. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bill Ryan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  5. ↑ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "Players R". www.jubileeavenue.com.au.
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