Pat Murphy (rugby league)

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Pat Murphy
Personal information
Full namePatrick Murphy
Born1896
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row, Lock
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1920–26 South Sydney 3940012
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1925 New South Wales 41003
1923 Metropolis 10000
Source: [1]

Pat Murphy was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Murphy made his first grade debut for Souths against University in Round 15 1920 at Marrickville Oval.

In 1923, Souths reached the grand final against Eastern Suburbs. Murphy played for Souths in the 15-12 defeat which was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1924, Souths again reached the grand final against rivals Balmain. Murphy played in the game which Souths lost 3-0. This was the lowest scoring grand final at the time.

In 1925, Murphy was part of the South Sydney side which went the entire season undefeated and won the premiership outright without needing to play in a grand final. In 1926, Murphy made 4 appearances for Souths but missed out on playing in the club's premiership victory over University.

Overall, Murphy made a total of 60 appearances for Souths across all grades. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Pat Murphy - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Pat Murphy". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  4. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  5. ↑ "Tigers, Souths love a ruckus". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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