Bill Lucas (rugby league)

Bill Lucas

Personal information
Full name	William Lucas
Playing information
Position	Hooker, Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1917–18 Annandale 15 2 0 0 6 1919 Western Suburbs 2 0 0 0 0 1920 Annandale 13 0 0 0 0 1921–22 Balmain 24 3 0 0 9 1923–25 Glebe 29 0 0 0 0 Total 83 5 0 0 15
Source: [1] As of 21 April 2023

Bill Lucas nicknamed "Wakka" was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Annandale, Western Suburbs, Balmain and Glebe in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Lucas made his first grade debut for Annandale in round 9 of the 1917 NSWRFL season against South Sydney at Wentworth Park scoring a try in a 19–11 loss. In 1918, he played 14 games as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1919, Lucas joined Western Suburbs but only played two games before returning to Annandale. Lucas played in Annandale's final season in 1920 as the club went winless and finished with another wooden spoon. Lucas played in their final game in the competition against Eastern Suburbs which ended in a 15–0 loss. The game was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground No. 2 Oval. In 1921, Lucas joined defending premiers Balmain and stayed with the club for two years. In 1923, Lucas signed on to play with Glebe who had finished as runners up the year before to North Sydney. On the 22 September 1923, Lucas played in Glebe's City Cup loss to Balmain. Lucas retired at the end of the 1925 season.^[2][3]

References

1. "Bill Lucas - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
3. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.