Peter McGrath
Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Peter McGrath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | jan 1955 Canberra, ACT, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Fullback, Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 28 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter McGrath is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. McGrath played for Canberra in the NSWRL competition. McGrath was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever game.
Background
McGrath was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and played with the Queanbeyan Blues in the country rugby league competition before signing with Canberra.
Playing career
In 1982, McGrath joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever game, a 37–7 loss against South Sydney at Redfern Oval. McGrath is credited with scoring the club's first points. Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.[2][3]
Post playing
McGrath went on to become the chairman of ACT Brumbies and also the chairman of the Australian Rugby Union. McGrath currently works as a lawyer in Canberra.[4]
References
- ^ "Peter McGrath - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ^ "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au.
- ^ "Absolutely Bleeding Green First Points". Canberra Raiders.
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