Keith Parkinson (rugby league)

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Keith Parkinson
Personal information
Full nameKeith Parkinson
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1944–48 Balmain 39231071
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1945 NSW City 13009
Source: [1]
As of 25 April 2019

Keith Parkinson was[ citation needed ] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition during the club's second golden era where they won 3 premierships.

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Background

Parkinson came from Cessnock, New South Wales originally and was the brother of Balmain player Dave Parkinson.

Playing career

Parkinson began his first grade career with Balmain in 1944. Parkinson would go on to score 12 tries in his debut year as the club finished second on the table. Parkinson played alongside his brother Dave as Balmain defeated Newtown 19-16 in the grand final. After the game, Newtown challenged Balmain to a rematch as due to the rules at the time, Newtown were allowed to force a rematch as they had finished as minor premiers. In the grand final challenge, Parkinson scored a try as Balmain won the match and the premiership 12-8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1945, Parkinson was selected to play for NSW City against NSW Country where he scored a hat-trick. Parkinson missed out on selection in the 1945 grand final team which lost to Eastern Suburbs 22-18. Parkinson subsequently missed out selection in the Balmain sides which won the 1946 and 1947 premierships victories. Parkinson retired following the conclusion of the 1948 season. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Post playing

Following his retirement as a player, Parkinson became a qualified referee.

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References

  1. ↑ "Keith Parkinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Tigers, Souths love a ruckus". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. ↑ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "Live coverage of NRL grand final". www.smh.com.au.
  6. ↑ "The Players Archive". www.huddersfieldrlheritage.co.uk.
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