Robert Heaney

Robert Heaney (1936–2019), nicknamed "Babe", was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played for Balmain in the NSWRL Competition.

Robert Heaney
Personal information
Full nameRobert Heaney
Born31 August 1936
Died13 January 2019(2019-01-13) (aged 82)
Belmont, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1956–57 Balmain 23 2 0 0 6
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959 NSW Country 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 22 February 2019

Playing career

Heaney made his first grade debut for Balmain in 1956. Heaney played in the 1956 NSWRL grand final against St George at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Balmain lost the match 18–12 and the victory started St George on a run of 11 straight premiership victories.

Heaney played on with Balmain in 1957 before departing the club. In 1959, Heaney represented NSW Country.

Death

Heaney died on 13 January 2019.[2][3][4]

References

  1. "Bob Heaney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Vale Bob Heaney". www.weststigers.com.au.
  4. "Vale: NRL in Memoriam 2019". www.nrl.com.
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