Arthur 'Wicker' Surridge (1884–1963) was a

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footballer in the Australian competition the

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between 1909 and 1910.

Playing career

An Easts rugby junior, Surridge grew up at

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and played for the

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club in the 1909 NSWRFL season. A forward, Surridge was an accomplished

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kicker, playing in 9 matches for the Tricolours, including that year's semifinal loss to Balmain in which he was a

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scorer. Surridge represented the

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on four occasions in 1909. He is noted as the 31st

player. He joined Balmain for the 1910 NSWRFL season. Surridge was a well-known police detective in Sydney and held numerous positions with the

club over many years. He died on 2 August 1963, aged 79 years.

References

External links

* ''The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players''; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson * ''History Of The New South Wales Rugby League''; Steve Haddan 1884 births 1963 deaths Australian rugby league players Balmain Tigers players Rugby league players from Sydney Sydney Roosters players {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1880s-stub