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Bill Stewart (rugby league)

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Bill Stewart
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Stewart
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1949 Balmain 1 0 0 0 0
1950–51 South Sydney 30 6 0 0 18
Total 31 6 0 0 18
Source: [1]

Bill Stewart was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for South Sydney and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Stewart made his first grade debut for Balmain in 1949 but only featured in 1 game before departing the club for South Sydney.

In his first season at Souths, the club won the minor premiership and reached the grand final. Stewart played at halfback in Souths 21-15 premiership victory over Western Suburbs which was played at the Sydney Sports Ground in front of 32,373 people.

In 1951, Stewart played 11 games for Souths as they won the minor premiership again and reached the grand final against Manly-Warringah. Stewart missed out on playing in the club's premiership victory which was also a record high score for a grand final at the time as Souths won 42–14.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Bill Stewart- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Bill Stewart". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. ^ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  4. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571