Edward Burnicle
Edward Burnicle (1890–1931) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.
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| Full name | Edward Burnicle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1890 Paddington, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 18 February 1931 Five Dock, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Born at Paddington, New South Wales to parents Henry and Elizabeth Burnicle, Burnicle played for Balmain for four years between 1915-1918, and he also played one season for Western Suburbs in 1921. The highlight of his career was winning a premiership with Balmain, playing prop forward in the 1916 Grand Final. He also played for Balmain when the club won the premiership in 1915 and 1917.[2][3]
Death
Burnicle died on 18 February 1931, at Five Dock, New South Wales as a result of an accident.[4]
References
- "E Burnicle - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice: 19/2/1931
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