Albert McAndrew

Albert Walker McAndrew (1920–2009) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a state representative half-back who won the 1941 premiership with St George.

Albert McAndrew

Personal information
Full name	Albert Walker McAndrew
Born	(1920-11-29)29 November 1920 Woodburn, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Died	9 December 2009(2009-12-09) (aged 89) Beverley Park, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Halfback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1938–45 St. George 69 17 0 0 51 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1940 New South Wales 2 1 0 0 3 1940–43 NSW City 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [2]

Playing career

"Albie" McAndrew was still seventeen when he debuted in first-grade for St George in 1938. He played eight seasons with St George between 1938–1945.

He was a member of the first St. George side to win a premiership in 1941. He represented New South Wales in 1940, and played for NSW City Firsts in 1940 and 1943.[3]

Albie McAndrew 1941

His representative career was interrupted by World War II when, in 1942, he enlisted in the 54th Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment with the rank Bombardier.[1]

Death

McAndrew died on 9 December 2009, aged 89.[4]

McAndrew (seated 2nd from right) in St. George's 1941 premiership-winning team.

Published sources

• Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
• Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane

References

1. McAndrew's WWII Roll
2. "Alby McAndrew - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
3. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/alby-mcandrew/summary.html
4. Sydney Morning Herald - death notice - 15/12/2009