Harleigh Hanrahan was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Eastern Suburbs, University and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Harleigh Hanrahan
Personal information
Full nameHarleigh Hanrahan
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1928–30 University 34 11 2 0 37
1933 Eastern Suburbs 15 1 0 0 3
1935 South Sydney 7 1 0 0 3
Total 56 13 2 0 43
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929 New South Wales 2 0 3 0 6
1933 NSW City 1 0 0 0 0
1932–34 NSW Country 3 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 19 April 2023

Playing career

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Hanrahan made his first grade debut for University in round 1 of the 1928 NSWRFL season against Eastern Suburbs at the Royal Agricultural Society Showground. Hanrahan spent three years at University with two of them seeing the team finish in last place. He was their top try scorer in the 1929 season. In 1933, he played one season with Eastern Suburbs where the club reached the preliminary final against St. George. In 1935, Hanrahan played one year at South Sydney but did not feature in their grand final loss to Eastern Suburbs. Hanrahan represented New South Wales twice in 1929. He also represented both NSW Country and NSW City. Hanrahan is also listed as playing for Jambaroo in the NSW Country competitions.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Dunworth - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Harleigh Hanrahan". www.ssralmanac.com.
  4. ^ "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.