Gary McFarlane (rugby league)

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Gary McFarlane
Personal information
Full nameGary McFarlane
Born (1964-01-08) 8 January 1964 (age 59)
Playing information
Position Prop, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1985–88 Western Suburbs 200102
1986–87 Whitehaven 102008
1989–93 Balmain Tigers 4550020
Total7571030
Source: [1]
As of 28 December 2022

Gary McFarlane is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Balmain and Western Suburbs in the NSWRL competition. McFarlane also played for Whitehaven in England.

Playing career

McFarlane made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 19 of the 1985 NSWRL season against the Illawarra Steelers. McFarlane played off the interchange bench in Wests 32-20 victory at WIN Stadium. McFarlane's time at Western Suburbs was largely unsuccessful with the club finishing last in 1987 and 1988. During the 1986 NSWRL off-season, McFarlane played for second division Whitehaven in England. In 1989, McFarlane joined Balmain and played five matches throughout the year as the club would go on to reach the grand final. In 1990, McFarlane played 15 games as Balmain reached the finals. McFarlane played in what was to be Balmain's last finals game as a stand-alone entity when they were beaten 16-0 by Manly. McFarlane would play three more seasons with Balmain and departed the club at the end of 1993. He would later go on to captain-coach Young in the Group 9 competition. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Gary McFarlane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Haven star on a cruel twist of fate that cut short Oz adventure". www.whitehavenews.co.uk.
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