A winger, Eddie joined the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs. Eddie played for Kurri Kurri for 3 seasons. In 1955, Edde joined the Manly Sea Eagles. After 4 games, Eddie was deemed ineligible to play for Manly, as he did not live in the area and returned to Kurri Kurri. In 1957 Eddie joined the St. George Dragons. Eddie played in 9 premiership-winning sides (1957-59 and 1961-66). Eddie played 158 games for St George over 10 seasons (136 tries, 17 goals).
Eddie played 5 games for City Firsts from 1957-63 (5 tries). Eddie played for City in 1959. Eddie played 19 matches for New South Wales from 1957-63 (14 tries, 7 goals). Eddie played 15 test matches for Australia from 1959-63 (4 tries. Eddie reprsentedCity in 1959. Eddie represented Sydney in 1962.
Eddie was a Country, New South Wales and Australia, selector from 1977-2000.
Eddie was the leading try-scorer in the NSWRL in 1958 and 1962. In 2008, Eddie was selected on the wing in the Newcastle and Country Teams of the Century. Also, in 2008, Eddie was selected as one of Australia’s100 Greatest Players. In 2010, Eddie was selected on the wing in the Kurri Kurri Team of the Century. In 2018, Edie was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.
Eddie passed away on October 6 2019.