Ken Kearney (rugby league, born 1958)

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Ken Kearney
Personal information
Full nameKenneth James Kearney
Born1958 (age 65–66)
Sydney
Playing information
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1978–79 St. George Dragons 29619157
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

Ken Kearney was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. [1]

Kearney was graded as a fleet-footed lower grade half-back in the late 70s. Ken came into first grade to replace Mark Shulman in 1978, who suffered a back injury towards the end the 1977 season. Kearney played for most of the 1978 season initially at half, although when Mark Shulman became available to return to first grade for six games, Ken Kearney then replaced Rod McGregor at Five-eighth for the remaining games. [2]

In 1979, Kearney played in 6 games as a replacement for the new Half-back Steve Morris. He was also used as a Centre replacement for two games due injuries sustained by Robert Finch and Graham Quinn. Ken Kearney retired in the lower grades at the conclusion of the 1980 season and played out his career in Brisbane. [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ RUGBY LEAGUE PROJECT 1978 St.George Stats https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nswrfl-1978/st-george/summary.html
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project – Ken Kearney https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/ken-kearney--stg-/summary.html
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN   1875169571
  4. ↑ Dans Collectables – Poster of Ken Kearney 1978 http://www.dansnrlcollectables.com/contents/en-us/p15603_Ken_Kearney_and_Mitch_Brennan_%E2%80%93_1978_St_George_Dragons_Poster.html
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