Vince Sheehan (rugby league, South Sydney)

Vince Sheehan (?–1926) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Vince Sheehan
Personal information
Full nameVince Sheehan
Died1926
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1917–22 South Sydney 43 22 0 0 66
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1919 New South Wales 1 2 0 0 6
Source: [1]

Playing career

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Sheehan made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1917 season against Annandale at Wentworth Park.

In 1918, Sheehan played eight games and scored five tries as South Sydney won the premiership that year. In 1919, he was selected to play for New South Wales and made one appearance where he scored two tries against Queensland. He was selected for New South Wales to tour New Zealand but broke his collar bone on the eve of the trip.

Sheehan retired following the conclusion of the 1922 season.[2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Vince Sheehan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  4. ^ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.
  5. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Vince Sheehan". www.ssralmanac.com.