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Michael Carberry (rugby league)

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Michael Carberry
Personal information
Full nameMichael Carberry
Born13 May 1961
Playing information
PositionLock, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1980–84 South Sydney 68 7 0 1 27
1985–90 Illawarra Steelers 89 5 0 0 20
Total 157 12 0 1 47
Source: [1]
As of 27 February 2019

Michael Carberry is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. Carberry played for Illawarra and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Carberry made his first grade debut for South Sydney against St George in Round 1 1980 at Kogarah Oval. Carberry played with Souths for 5 seasons before departing the club at the end of 1984.

In 1985, Carberry signed with Illawarra and played with the club for a total of 6 seasons, 3 of which ended with the club finishing last and claiming the wooden spoon in 1985, 1986 and 1989.

Carberry retired at the end of the 1990 season.[2][3]

Post playing

In 2006, Carberry was named in Illawarra's "Team of Steel" celebrating 25 years since the team's creation and featuring the best players to have played for the club.

References

  1. ^ "Michael Carberry - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Michael Carberry". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571