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Arthur Edwards

Coaching Career

All information provided below is based only on data available in the RLP database and should be used as a guide only.

Vital Statistics

Full Name
Arthur George James Edwards
Nickname(s)
Fatty
Born
Thursday, 19th December, 1901
Died
Saturday, 1st September, 1979 (Aged 77 years and 257 days)

Known Family Links

Brother
Ernie Edwards
Harry Edwards
George Edwards

Biography

Solidly-built Brisbane Valleys halfback took over the coveted role in the Queensland state team from the legendary Duncan Thompson in 1924 and made the position his own in the late 1920s. Edwards made his only Test appearance in the opening match of 1928’s Ashes series. Australia lost the match narrowly, 15-12, and Edwards was replaced by the great Eric Weissel for the remainder of the series. ‘Fatty’ Edwards toured England with the 1929-30 Kangaroos but played in just nine minor tour matches. He later ventured to Sydney where he had a season as captain-coach of Norths in 1933 but was forced to retire midway through the season. He later coached in Goulburn and Gympie before returning to Brisbane.
- ALAN WHITICKER

Coaching Career Statistics

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Club Career - Australia   Comp Wins Matches W L D Win%  
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - 14 5 8 1 35.71% List
Overall   Comp Wins Matches W L D Win%  
First Class  14 5 8 1 35.71% List

NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Year

Team Season   Games W L D Win%  
North SydneyNorth Sydney 19331933 NSWRFL   145 8 1 35.71% List

NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Team

Team Years   Games W L D Win%  
North Sydney 1933   14 5 8 1 35.71% List

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