Sam Perry (rugby league)

Sam Perry was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Western Suburbs and Annandale in the NSWRL competition.

Sam Perry

Personal information
Full name	Sam Perry
Playing information
Position	Prop, Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1910–11 Western Suburbs 24 6 0 0 18 1912–20 Annandale 46 3 0 0 9 Total 70 9 0 0 27 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1912 Metropolis 2 0 0 0 0
Source: ^[1] As of 20 April 2023

Playing career

Perry made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 4 of the 1910 NSWRFL season against Glebe at St Luke's Park. Perry made 11 appearances in his debut season as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1912, Perry joined Annandale and became one of their longest serving players making 46 appearances. Perry's time at Annandale was not successful with the club finishing with the wooden spoon in 1914 and going winless in 1920 which would also be their last year in the competition. Perry played two representative matches for Metropolis, the earlier version of the NSW City rugby league team.^{[2] [3]}

References

1. "Sam Perry - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
2. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571