Sandy Herbert

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Sandy Herbert
Personal information
Full nameJohn Percival Herbert
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1948–53 Manly-Warringah 6050015
Source: [1]
As of 28 March 2019

Sandy Herbert also known as "Jack Herbert" was[ citation needed ] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for Manly-Warringah in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Herbert made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in 1948. Between 1948 and 1950, Manly struggled towards the bottom of the table.

In 1951, Manly finished second on the table and reached their first finals campaign. Manly went on to reach the 1951 NSWRL grand final against South Sydney. Herbert played at second-row as Souths comprehensively beat Manly 42–14 in the final which was played at the Sydney Sports Ground. At the time this was the highest scoring grand final since 1908. Herbert retired from rugby league following the conclusion of the 1953 season. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jack Herbert - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Jack 'Sandy' Herbert".
  3. ↑ "Origins of Manly Warringah". soaringseaeagles.
  4. ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Stats: Things you didn't know about NRL grand finals over 104 years of rugby league history". www.foxsports.com.au. 27 September 2012.
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