Edward Burdett (rugby league)

Edward Burdett was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Annandale and Newtown in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career
Burdett made his first grade debut for Newtown in the inaugural round of the NSWRL competition in Australia. The match was played against Eastern Suburbs at Wentworth Park. Eastern Suburbs ran out 32-16 winners. In 1910, Burdett played 14 games for Newtown but missed out on playing in the clubs first premiership victory. In 1911, Burdett joined Annandale where he played for three years before returning to Newtown. After his second spell at Newtown ended, Burdett returned to Annandale where he played one final season in 1919. Burdett represented both New South Wales and Metropolis once in 1911.