Ted McGuinness

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Ted McGuinness
Personal information
Full nameEdward McGuinness
Playing information
Position Centre, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1908–09 Newcastle 2072127
1910 Balmain 10000
1912 Glebe 10000
1915–20 Annandale 230000
Total4572127
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1910 New South Wales 22108
1911 NSW Country 10000
Source: [1]
As of 24 April 2023

Ted McGuinness was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played for Annandale, Balmain, Glebe and Newcastle in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

McGuinness made his first grade debut for the Newcastle Rebels in the opening round of the NSWRL competition in 1908. McGuinness played at centre for Newcastle in their 8–5 loss against Glebe at Wentworth Park. In round 3 of the 1908 season, McGuinness played in Newcastle's first win as they defeated Cumberland 37–0. In 1909, McGuinness played eleven games for Newcastle including their final ever game which was a semi-final against South Sydney. Newcastle would lose 20-0 and disbanded shortly afterwards.

After the demise of the Newcastle Rebels, McGuinness signed on with Balmain but only played one game. In 1912, he joined Glebe and also made a solitary appearance. In 1915, McGuinness joined the struggling Annandale team. McGuinness played in their final season in 1920 which also finished with the club not winning a single match.

McGuinness represented New South Wales twice in 1910 and also played one match for NSW Country in 1911. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ted McGuinness - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "New South Wales celebrates 112th anniversary of first game". www.loverugbyleague.com.
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