Eddie Hilliard

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Eddie Hilliard
Personal information
Full nameEdward Hilliard
Playing information
Position Second-row, Lock, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1911–17 South Sydney 8351017
1918 Newtown 160000
Total9951017
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1912–15 Metropolis 30000
1913 New South Wales 51003
Source: [1]
As of 5 December 2022

Eddie Hilliard was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for the South Sydney and Newtown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

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Playing career

Hilliard made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 1 of the 1911 NSWRL season against North Sydney at the Sydney Sports Ground. In 1914, Hilliard played 13 games as South Sydney claimed the premiership due to the first past the post rule. In 1918, Hilliard joined Newtown and played 16 games including the clubs City Cup final loss to Western Suburbs. Hilliard's nickname during his playing career was "Dutchy". [2] [3]

Representative career

Hilliard represented Metropolis on three occasions between 1912-1915 and played five games for New South Wales in 1913.

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References

  1. ↑ "Eddie Hilliard - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Eddie Hilliard". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
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