Ernie Garland

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Ernie Garland
Personal information
Full nameErnest Garland
Born (1963-01-12) 12 January 1963 (age 61)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1983–85 Eastern Suburbs 231004
1987 Parramatta Eels 50000
1988 Western Suburbs 40000
1988–89 Fulham RLFC 62008
Total3830012
Source: [1]
As of 30 December 2022

Ernie Garland is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs and Parramatta in the NSWRL competition. Garland also played for Fulham RLFC in England.

Playing career

Garland began his career with Eastern Suburbs and made his first grade debut in round 2 of the 1983 season against Cronulla-Sutherland. After three seasons with Easts, Garland signed for defending premiers Parramatta in 1987. He would go on to make five appearances for the club throughout the 1987 season. In 1988, Garland joined the struggling Western Suburbs where he made four appearances in a season where they finished with the Wooden Spoon. At the end of 1988, Garland joined English second division side Fulham RLFC making six appearances. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ernie Garland - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Official Player Numbers". www.parraeels.com.au.
  5. ↑ "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
  6. ↑ "Legend Q&A". www.nrl.com.


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