Frank Burge

Frank Burge (14 August 1894 – 5 July 1958) was one of the greatest forwards in the history of rugby league in Australia. Later Burge became one of the game's finest coaches. His club career was with Glebe and the St. George Dragons. He represented New South Wales on twenty-six occasions and played thirteen test matches for the Kangaroos and played for Australia in a further twenty-three tour matches.

Frank Burge
Frank Burge circa 1914
Personal information
Born(1894-08-14)14 August 1894
Darlington, New South Wales, Australia
Died5 July 1958(1958-07-05) (aged 63)
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
PositionLock, Second-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911–26 Glebe 149 137 50 0 511
1927 St. George 18 9 0 0 27
Total 167 146 50 0 538
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1912–26 New South Wales 26 32 32 0 160
1914–22 Australia 13 7 7 0 35
1911–22 Metropolis 8 16 3 0 54
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1927–30 St George 66 44 3 19 67
1932 Eastern Suburbs 15 9 0 6 60
1935 North Sydney 17 10 1 6 59
1936 Canterbury-Bankstown 15 9 2 4 60
1937 St George 0 0 0 0
1940 Newtown 15 9 0 6 60
1945 North Sydney 15 8 0 7 53
1947 Western Suburbs 20 12 0 8 60
Total 163 101 6 56 62
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