Tom Carey (rugby league)

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Tom Carey
Personal information
Full nameThomas Carey
Playing information
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1932–34 St George 1433015
1935–36 Canterbury-Bankstown 19012024
1937 University 823012
Total41518051
As of 20 February 2019
Source: [1]

Tom Carey was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. Carey played for St George Dragons, Canterbury-Bankstown and University. Carey was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Rugby league Team sport

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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby league team from Australia

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Playing career

Carey began his first grade career for St George and played 3 seasons for them before switching to Canterbury in 1935 who were the newly admitted team into the competition. Carey played in the club first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval which finished in a 20-5 loss. Carey is credited as kicking the first goal for the club.

North Sydney Bears Australian rugby league football club

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North Sydney Oval

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Canterbury-Bankstown finished the 1935 season in second last position narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon which was handed to University. In 1936, Canterbury managed to do a lot better reaching the preliminary final in their second season as a club.

Carey went on to join University in 1937. The season would be the club's last in the NSWRL competition as they withdrew from the premiership at the conclusion of the season. University finished their final year losing all 9 games. Carey captained and played in the club's final ever game, a 17-0 loss against his former club Canterbury at Belmore Oval. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tom Carey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
  3. ↑ "Players C". www.jubileeavenue.com.au.
  4. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  5. ↑ "Who were the worst NRL teams of all time?". Daily Telegraph.


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