Vince Dwyer

Vince Dwyer was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Dwyer played for Western Suburbs, Canterbury-Bankstown and Newtown. Dwyer was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Vince Dwyer
Personal information
Full nameVincent Dwyer
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929 Western Suburbs 2 1 0 0 3
1930 Newtown 5 3 0 0 9
1935 Canterbury-Bankstown 10 4 0 0 12
Total 17 8 0 0 24
As of 21 February 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

Dwyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in Round 16 1929 against Glebe at Wentworth Park. In 1930, Dwyer signed for Newtown and played in 5 games for the club scoring 3 tries. After 4 years out of first grade, Dwyer signed with newly admitted side Canterbury-Bankstown.

Dwyer played for the club in their first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval which finished in a 20-5 loss.

Canterbury-Bankstown finished the 1935 season in second last position narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon which was handed to University but Dwyer did finish as the club's top try scorer with 4 tries.[2][3]

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References
  1. "Vince Dwyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571


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