Reginald Roy Liston (1896-1977) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Roy Liston
Personal information
Full nameReginald Roy Liston
Born1896
Newtown, New South Wales
Died13 August 1977 (aged 80–81)
Concord, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionFront row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1920 Annandale 12 1 2 0 7
1921–22 Balmain 12 2 6 0 18
1923 Glebe 5 1 2 0 7
1924 Balmain 8 0 2 0 4
1926–27 Western Suburbs 10 0 8 0 16
Total 47 4 20 0 52
Source: [1]

Playing career

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Liston's rugby league career began after returning from the Western Front in World War I. In 1920, Roy Liston turned our for Annandale in the club's final year in 1920. He then transferred to Balmain Tigers for two years between 1921 and 1922. He switched to Glebe in 1923, before returning to Balmain the following year and won the premiership with them in the 1924 Grand Final. He lastly joined Western Suburbs Magpies for three seasons between 1926 and 1928.[2][3]

Liston died on 13 August 1977, aged 81.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Roy Liston - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "ANZAC Stories: Roy Liston". www.weststigers.com.au. 24 April 2015.
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/8/1977