Playing 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
- Born
- Friday, 30th January, 1948
- Current Age
- 78 years and 132 days
- Place Of Birth
- Campsie, New South Wales, Australia
Known Family Links
- Son-in-law
- Brett Hetherington
- Son
- Brett Mullins
- Brother
- Terry Mullins
- Russell Mullins
- Brother-in-law
- Kel Sherry
- Grandson
- Jack Hetherington
- James Schiller
- Bradley Mullins
Biography
Belmore junior, a professional runner, joined Easts from Sydney's Business Houses competition in 1968. A winger in the club's grand final wins in 1974-75, Mullins was a prolific try-scorer who was desperately unlucky not to have represented at a higher level. He played in a trial for World Cup selection in 1970 but broke his jaw in a tackle and missed selection. Mullins represented NSW in 1971 but was again on the injured list when Australia toured NZ. Sleekly-built but with the strength of a battering ram, Mullins stood a touch over 6' in height (1.9m) and went on to top the century of tries in his decade with the club. In 1973 his chance for Kangaroo selection ended when his jaw was broken after being ‘king-hit’ in a match against Manly. After leaving Easts in 1978 Mullins’ career ended with a series of broken leg injuries while playing in the country.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Additional Notes
Marries to sister of Kel Sherry's wife.
Playing Career Statistics
To view a list of corresponding matches, click on the List button.
| Representative Career - Australia | Comp Wins | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interstate Series | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSW City vs Country Firsts | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSW City vs Country | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club Career - Australia | Comp Wins | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) | 2 | 187 | 3 | 190 | 104 | - | 104 | - | - | - | - | 312 | - | - | - | 118 | 69 | 3 | 62.11% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NRL Finals | - | 13 | - | 13 | 6 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | 18 | - | - | - | 6 | 7 | - | 46.15% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preseason Cup | 2 | 35 | 1 | 36 | 17 | - | 17 | - | - | - | - | 51 | - | - | - | 19 | 17 | - | 52.78% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midweek Cup | 2 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 6 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | 18 | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Endeavour Cup | - | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 0.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club Career - UK | Comp Wins | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Club Challenge | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Class | 240 | 5 | 245 | 129 | - | 129 | - | - | - | - | 387 | - | - | - | 156 | 86 | 3 | 63.67% | List | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australia - By Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSW Firsts | 1971 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSW City Firsts | 1971-74 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSW City Seconds | 1975 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 100.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19681968 NSWRFL | 8 | - | 8 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.50% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19691969 NSWRFL | 17 | - | 17 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | 4 | 12 | 1 | 23.53% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19701970 NSWRFL | 13 | 1 | 14 | 9 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 27 | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | - | 50.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19711971 NSWRFL | 17 | - | 17 | 10 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | 30 | - | - | - | 8 | 9 | - | 47.06% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19721972 NSWRFL | 22 | - | 22 | 17 | - | 17 | - | - | - | - | 51 | - | - | - | 17 | 5 | - | 77.27% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19731973 NSWRFL | 17 | - | 17 | 15 | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 45 | - | - | - | 10 | 7 | - | 58.82% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19741974 NSWRFL | 25 | - | 25 | 23 | - | 23 | - | - | - | - | 69 | - | - | - | 21 | 4 | - | 84.00% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19751975 NSWRFL | 14 | - | 14 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | 11 | 3 | - | 78.57% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19761976 NSWRFL | 14 | 1 | 15 | 7 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | 21 | - | - | - | 8 | 7 | - | 53.33% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19771977 NSWRFL | 24 | - | 24 | 9 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 27 | - | - | - | 16 | 7 | 1 | 66.67% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern SuburbsEastern Suburbs | 19781978 NSWRFL | 16 | 1 | 17 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | 11 | 6 | - | 64.71% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Starts | Int | APP | 3ST | 3PT | T | G | 1FG | 2FG | FG | Pts | Bin5 | Bin | Off | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sydney | 1968-78 | 187 | 3 | 190 | 104 | - | 104 | - | - | - | - | 312 | - | - | - | 118 | 69 | 3 | 62.11% | List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables, Tony McCarron, Andrew Ferguson, Paul Carter, Max Turner, Shawn Dollin, Alan Katzmann, Wests Archives, Tim Costello, AJ Lucantonio

Your Say
2 Apr 2012 11:36am
seen bill play his first couple of matches for easts in 2nd grade,he did not stay there too long.big and fast,should have played rep football.i think i was at the showground when they played i think a possibles versus probables when he dived for a tackle and i believe his opponents boot hit him in the jaw and broke it.a wonderful and exciting player for easts for many years.
4 Apr 2012 4:42am
bill was a great player so was is brother russell who
played for western suburbs also bill son brett mullins played for canberra raiders
4 Jul 2014 1:36am
One of the fastest players in history.he won the 120metre Burnie Gift in Tasmania one of the hardest professional footraces in Australia t
30 Sep 2015 12:22am
He was brilliant to watch ,very fast who won Tasmanias richest pro footrace Bernie Gift, had great side step.he is one of the games best wingers of all time.he would have played many tests if not for injury.I saw him every sunday going to the shops in Bondi road where i lived.Great player so was his brother Russel and son .
29 Nov 2019 11:38pm
Was a great footballer but a better drinker of schooners and his drive home from wombat pub after 30 schooners while coaching the cherry pickers is legendary
26 Aug 2020 3:27pm
Bill had a fish shop not a fish and chip shop.
6 Nov 2022 4:49pm
James Schiller, Canberra 2022, is his grandson.
3 Jun 2024 2:04am
My Mother Married Bills Father Pat, In 1978, The Same Year That Bill , Left Eastern Suburbs. We Were At His Last Game, Against Manly, At Sydney Sports Ground. Bill Was A Wonderful, Big Fast Winger. Because , My Then Stepfather, Came On The Scene, In 1975, I Basically Started Following Rugby League. This Is Why I Love , The Game’s History. Bills Brother Russell, Was Pretty Good Too. I Have Fond Memories, Of Bill Scoring, Three Tries , Against Canterbury, At Sydney Sports Ground, In 1976. In The Same Year , On The 1st August, At Lidcombe Oval, Russell Scored Three Tries, Against Parramatta, Winning, 17-5. The Same Day, My Stepfather, Introduced Me , To John Peard. What Wonderful Memories !!!!!!!
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