Albert Walker McAndrew (1920–2009) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a state representative half-back who won the 1941 premiership with St George.

Albert McAndrew
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Walker McAndrew
Born(1920-11-29)29 November 1920
Woodburn, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Died9 December 2009(2009-12-09) (aged 89)
Beverley Park, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1938–45 St. George 69 17 0 0 51
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940 New South Wales 2 1 0 0 3
1940–43 NSW City 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [2]

Playing career

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"Albie" McAndrew was still seventeen when he debuted in first-grade for St George in 1938. He played eight seasons with St George between 1938 and 1945.

He was a member of the first St. George side to win a premiership in 1941. He represented New South Wales in 1940, and played for NSW City Firsts in 1940 and 1943.[3]

 
Albie McAndrew 1941

His representative career was interrupted by World War II when, in 1942, he enlisted in the 54th Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment with the rank Bombardier.[1]

Death

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McAndrew died on 9 December 2009, aged 89.[4]

 
McAndrew (seated 2nd from right) in St. George's 1941 premiership-winning team.

Published sources

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  • Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
  • Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane

References

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  1. ^ a b McAndrew's WWII Roll
  2. ^ "Alby McAndrew - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. ^ "Alby McAndrew - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald - death notice - 15/12/2009