Barry Reilly
- May 5, 2021
- 73 years
About Barry Reilly
Barry Reilly, 73, Australian rugby league player (Sydney Roosters, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), kidney failure.
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|Barry 'Bunny' Reilly (24 March 1948 – 5 May 2021) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.
Career
He played in the NSWRFL Premiership for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters from 1966 to 1971 and 1973–79, and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 1972.
Reilly was also known as 'The Axe' because of his defensive technique, which it was said allowed him to chop down opposition attackers like an axe. He was also a member of the Eastern Suburbs premiership-winning sides in 1974 and 1975. During the 1976 NSWRFL season, Reilly played as a prop forward for Eastern Suburbs in their unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge match against British champions St. Helens in Sydney.
Also a backrower, Reilly played almost 200 matches for the Roosters and was named as a bench player in that club's 'Team of the Century'.
During the 1990 season, Reilly helped out the club as a caretaker coach.
Reilly died on 5 May 2021 from kidney failure.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Barry Reilly's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Barry Reilly born?
- A.24 March 1950
- B.5 May 1950
- C.24 March 1948correct
- D.5 May 1948
The biography states that Barry Reilly was born on 24 March 1948.
Source: introduction
2.What was the cause of Barry Reilly's death?
- A.Kidney failurecorrect
- B.Stroke
- C.Heart failure
- D.Cancer
Barry Reilly died on 5 May 2021 as a result of kidney failure.
Source: biography section
3.Which professional rugby league team did Barry Reilly play for during the 1972 season?
- A.South Sydney Rabbitohs
- B.Cronulla-Sutherland Sharkscorrect
- C.Eastern Suburbs Roosters
- D.St. Helens
Barry Reilly played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks during the 1972 season.
Source: career section
4.What nickname was Barry Reilly known by due to his defensive technique?
- A.The Axecorrect
- B.The Wall
- C.The Hammer
- D.The Crusher
Barry Reilly was known as 'The Axe' because his defensive technique was said to chop down attackers.
Source: career section
5.Barry Reilly was a member of the Eastern Suburbs premiership-winning sides in which two years?
- A.1974 and 1975correct
- B.1973 and 1974
- C.1976 and 1977
- D.1975 and 1976
Barry Reilly was a member of the premiership-winning Eastern Suburbs sides in 1974 and 1975.
Source: career section
6.In which position did Barry Reilly play for Eastern Suburbs during the 1976 World Club Challenge match?
- A.Fullback
- B.Halfback
- C.Hooker
- D.Prop forwardcorrect
During the 1976 season, Barry Reilly played as a prop forward for Eastern Suburbs against St. Helens.
Source: career section
7.How many matches did Barry Reilly play for the Roosters throughout his career?
- A.Almost 150
- B.Almost 250
- C.Almost 100
- D.Almost 200correct
Barry Reilly played almost 200 matches for the Roosters during his career.
Source: career section
8.In what capacity did Barry Reilly help the Eastern Suburbs club during the 1990 season?
- A.Club president
- B.Team manager
- C.Caretaker coachcorrect
- D.Recruitment officer
During the 1990 season, Barry Reilly served as a caretaker coach for the club.
Source: career section
9.What distinction was Barry Reilly awarded regarding the Roosters' club history?
- A.Named captain for ten seasons
- B.Inducted into the Hall of Fame
- C.Named as a bench player in the 'Team of the Century'correct
- D.Voted player of the decade
Barry Reilly was named as a bench player in the Eastern Suburbs Roosters 'Team of the Century'.
Source: career section
10.Against which British team did Barry Reilly play during the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge?
- A.Wigan Warriors
- B.St. Helenscorrect
- C.Leeds Rhinos
- D.Castleford Tigers
Barry Reilly played for Eastern Suburbs in an unofficial match against British champions St. Helens.
Source: career section
11.Outside of being a prop forward, what other position did Barry Reilly play?
- A.Center
- B.Backrowercorrect
- C.Wing
- D.Five-eighth
The text identifies Barry Reilly as a backrower in addition to his time as a prop forward.
Source: career section
12.When did Barry Reilly play for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters for the first time?
- A.1960
- B.1973
- C.1966correct
- D.1970
Barry Reilly played in the NSWRFL Premiership for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters from 1966 to 1971.
Source: career section
13.What was Barry Reilly's nickname?
- A.Bunnycorrect
- B.Bull
- C.Bear
- D.Basher
Barry Reilly was also known by the nickname 'Bunny'.
Source: introduction
14.How old was Barry Reilly at the time of his death?
- A.73correct
- B.75
- C.71
- D.68
Barry Reilly was 73 years old when he passed away.
Source: introduction
15.Barry Reilly played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters until which year before joining Cronulla?
- A.1973
- B.1971correct
- C.1970
- D.1972
Barry Reilly played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters until 1971 before playing for Cronulla in 1972.
Source: career section
16.On what date did Barry Reilly die?
- A.24 March 2020
- B.24 March 2021
- C.5 May 2021correct
- D.5 May 2020
The biography specifies that Barry Reilly died on 5 May 2021.
Source: introduction
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