Lloyd Edwards
Australian rugby league footballer
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Lloyd Edwards was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Glebe and was a foundation player of the club. Edwards also spent two seasons playing for Balmain.
FullnameRichard Lloyd Edwards
Born25 June 1883
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Died28 January 1938 (aged 54)
PositionWing, Five-eighth, Halfback, Centre
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| Full name | Richard Lloyd Edwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 June 1883 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 January 1938 (aged 54) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Edwards made his first grade debut for Glebe in Round 1 1908 against Newcastle at Wentworth Park.
The match was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Glebe won the game 8-5 with Edwards playing on the wing.
In 1909, Edwards joined local rivals Balmain and played 2 seasons with the club.
Edwards also represented New South Wales in 1909 playing in 1 game against Queensland during the interstate series.[2][3][4]