Roy Algie

Leslie Roy 'Bunny' Algie (1889–1946) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s.

Roy Algie
Personal information
Full nameLeslie Roy Algie
Born1889
Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
Died24 January 1946(1946-01-24) (aged 56–57)
Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1910–1914 Glebe 52 39 52 3 227
1916 Balmain 1 0 0 0 0
Total 53 39 52 3 227
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1913 New South Wales 3 8 0 0 24
Source: [1]

Background

Algie was born at Glebe, New South Wales in 1889.

Playing career

Algie played fullback for the Glebe Dirty Reds between 1910-1914. He played 55 first grade games for Glebe and was a prolific point scorer. 'Bunny' Algie scored 24 tries, 28 goals and 3 field goals (total 134 points) during his career at Glebe. He was also the NSWRFL season top try scorer in 1912.

Algie finished his career at Balmain, playing one season in 1916.[2]

Algie died on 24 January 1946.[3]

References

  1. "Roy Algie - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 January 1946. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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