Coaching Career
Vital Statistics
- Full Name
- Leo Matthew Trevena
- Nickname(s)
- Trapper
- Born
- 1929
- Died
- Monday, 22nd July, 2013
Biography
Wests halfback was a try-scorer in the club's 22-12 grand final win over Souths in 1952. After playing with C’bury and P’matta, Trevena went to Young before taking on a captain-coach position with Penrith, then a P’matta district side. He was coach of the infant club its first season in the premiership (1967) but following the sacking of Bob Boland in 1973 he returned to coach the troubled club which finished with the wooden spoon.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Additional Notes
Born in Enfield, NSW.
Coaching Career Statistics
All statistics shown in this section are based only on data available in the RLP database, and are not necessarily a complete and/or 100% accurate representation of a player's career. This information should be used as a guide only. If you see a question mark (?), it denotes that the figure is not available.
To view a list of corresponding matches, click on the List button.
| Club Career - Australia | Games | W | L | D | Win % | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWRFL Premiership (NRL) | - | 44 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 22.73% | List | |||||||
| Preseason Cup | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.00% | List | |||||||
| Overall | Games | W | L | D | Win % | |||||||||
| First Class | 48 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 25.00% | List | ||||||||
NSWRFL Premiership (NRL) - By Year | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Games | W | L | D | Win % | ||||||||
| Penrith | NSWRFL 1967 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 22.73% | List | |||||||
| Penrith | NSWRFL 1973 | 22 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 22.73% | List | |||||||
NSWRFL Premiership (NRL) - By Team | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Games | W | L | D | Win % | ||||||||
| Penrith | 1967, 1973 | 44 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 22.73% | List | |||||||
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables, Shawn Dollin, Alan Katzmann, Andrew Ferguson, Max Turner, Wests Archives, Tony McCarron, Paul Carter
Your Say
21 Jan 2010 12:01pm
Forgotten player and coach in NSWRL. Has been a fantastic guidance for current coaches such as Tim Sheens. First coach of the Panthers and played in tough era with the Mapgies. Should go down in history as one of the key people in the growth of Rugby League in this country. Doing great work now with Gold Coast.
25 Mar 2012 5:08pm
I am Leo's nephew and he is not in good health at the moment.I only know from my dads details how good a player he was.
25 Jun 2015 8:53pm
Yes Leo (Trapper) Trevena was a players player His ability and guidance on and off the field was renowned and respected I have many fond memories of watch Dad play, long Trapper.
9 Aug 2020 4:15pm
Uncle Leo is a hero in our family he was a great bloke to all I have fond memories of him with my dad Allan. He was a great footballer Penriths first coach and is sadly missed thanks Trapper
17 Apr 2021 1:46pm
As a young girl growing up with uncle Leo and Penrith Panthers I quickly learnt the game of rugby league and uncle Leo’s input, one of tough old halfbacks with years of experience and knowledge offered for the game throughout his life, A absolute legend to his family and many others. ???? Leo Trapper Trevena.
11 Feb 2026 8:21am
Dad,Trapper was my best mate he never spoke about anyone behind there back never a bad word his morals were of high standard a great father too us all and husband too Our Beautiful mum Margaret, ????
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