Robert Wear is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played for Cronulla in the New South Wales Rugby Football League (NSWRFL).
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| Full name | Robert Wear | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career edit
Wear, an Englishman, played as a centre and winger during his career. He was in his late 20s by the time he debuted at Cronulla in 1970, having played in England for several seasons, which was mostly with Barrow but also included a stint at Warrington.[3]
From 1970 to 1974, Wear played 103 first-grade games with Cronulla in the NSWRFL and scored a total of 29 tries, which included a hat-trick against Parramatta at Endeavour Field in 1973. He was on the wing for Cronulla in the club's 1973 grand final loss to Manly.[4]
References edit
- ^ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
- ^ "Player Summary: Bob Wear". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "How Old Are We?". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 September 1973. p. 19.
- ^ Forrest, Brad (20 August 2013). "Former players relive glory days". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader.
External links edit
- Bob Wear at Rugby League project