Les Rogers (rugby league)

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Les Rogers
Personal information
Full nameLesley Rogers
Born19 November 1909
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died19 March 1939(1939-03-19) (aged 29)
Playing information
Position Prop, Lock, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1930–33 Eastern Suburbs 48232073
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1930 Metropolis 11003
Source: [1]
As of 14 March 2019

Les Rogers was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played for Eastern Suburbs in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Rogers made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs against Balmain at the Wentworth Park in Round 1 1930 scoring a try in a 26–12 victory. Rogers was selected to play for Metropolis in 1930, the earlier version of the NSW City team.

In 1931, Eastern Suburbs finished as minor premiers and Rogers made 15 appearances scoring 12 tries. Easts would then go on to reach the 1931 grand final against South Sydney.

Eastern Suburbs went into the match as favorites but an injury to Easts winger Billy Hong meant that the side played with a man down for most of the game. Souths went on to win the match 12–7 with Souths halfback Harry Eyres crossed for the winning try after the referee had accidentally got in between Eyres and the tackler.

In 1933, Rogers played 8 games and scored 2 tries for Easts. His last match in first grade was in Round 14 1933 against University which ended in 29–8 victory. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Les Rogers - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. ↑ "Great grand finals involving the Sydney Roosters". inxia.wordpress.com. 28 September 2010.
  5. ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
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