Tim Barnes (rugby league)

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Tim Barnes
Personal information
Full nameTimothy Barnes
Born (1961-02-08) 8 February 1961 (age 63)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1983 Newtown Jets 2040016
1984 Eastern Suburbs 40000
1986 Parramatta Eels 41004
Total2850020
Source: [1]
As of 3 June 2019

Tim Barnes is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for the Newtown Jets, Eastern Suburbs and the Parramatta Eels in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Barnes made his first grade debut for Newtown against South Sydney in Round 3 1983 at Henson Park playing from the bench in a 36-10 victory.

Barnes played 20 games for Newtown in 1983 which would prove to be the club's last in the top grade of Australian rugby league. Barnes played in Newtown's final ever match in the NSWRL premiership, scoring a try in a 9-6 victory over the Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Stadium.

Following Newtown's ejection from the premiership for financial reasons, Barnes signed with Eastern Suburbs. Barnes made only four appearances for the club as they finished second last on the table. In 1986, Barnes joined Parramatta and mainly played from the wing or the bench. Barnes did not play in the club's 1986 premiership victory over rivals Canterbury-Bankstown. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

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  2. "A Visit for Tim Barnes". Men of League.
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