Eric Barnes (rugby league)

Eric Barnes (17 October 1940 − 27 June 2019) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played for North Sydney and Cronulla-Sutherland as a lock but also played at prop and hooker. He was an inaugural player for Cronulla and played in the club's first ever game.

Eric Barnes
Personal information
Full nameEric Barnes
Born(1940-10-17)17 October 1940
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died27 June 2019(2019-06-27) (aged 78)
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionLock, Prop, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962–66 North Sydney 50 4 0 0 12
1967 Cronulla-Sutherland 22 1 0 0 3
Total 72 5 0 0 15
Source: [1]

Playing career

Barnes began his first grade career for North Sydney in 1962. In 1965, Barnes played in both finals games for North Sydney which were a 47-7 defeat against St George and a 14-9 defeat against Souths in the preliminary final. In 1967, Barnes joined newly admitted side Cronulla-Sutherland and played in the club's first ever game, an 11-5 victory over Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground. Barnes went on to play 22 times for Cronulla as the club finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon.[2][3][4]

Death

Barnes died at Coffs Harbour on 27 June 2019.[5]

References
  1. "Eric Barnes - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Sharks to be honoured". The Leader. 2 May 2017.
  3. "Remembering The Sharks maiden win". National Rugby League. 5 April 2015.
  4. "Cronulla Sharks keep the porch lamps burning". Sydney Morning Herald. 30 September 2016.
  5. "Vale: NRL in Memoriam 2019". www.nrl.com.


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