Darcy Russell was a

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footballer in the NSWRFL and was a prolific goal kicker and point-scorer.

Club career

He played in the

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for the

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for 4 seasons between 1948-1951 and the Western Suburbs for 4 seasons between 1957 and 1960. He played in the Wollongong competition between 1952 and 1956, and was selected for N.S.W. Country in 1953 and kicked 8 goals in the match.

Point scoring records

In the 1947 season Russell topped the point scoring lists for Easts in 1st grade and 3rd grade. Darcy Russell was the leading pointscorer in the NSWRFL in

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and

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. He retired after the 1960 season, aged 38. His brother, Barry Russell also played for Easts in the 1950s.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ()

References

External links

*The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson Australian rugby league players Western Suburbs Magpies players Sydney Roosters players Rugby league fullbacks Date of birth missing Place of birth missing {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1920s-stub