David Liddiard

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David Liddiard
Personal information
Full nameDavid James Liddiard
Born (1961-02-24) 24 February 1961 (age 60)
Penrith, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1983–1985 Parramatta 58 15 0 0 68
1986–87 Penrith 32 11 0 0 44
1988–89 Parramatta 8 1 0 0 4
1990–92 Manly 34 10 0 0 40
Total 132 37 0 0 156
Source: [1]

David Liddiard (born (1961-02-24)24 February 1961) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Playing career[]

Liddiard made his first grade debut for Parramatta in the 1983 season where he won the Dally M rookie of the year award and was also a member of Parramatta's 1983 premiership winning team defeating Manly-Warringah in the grand final.

The following season, Liddiard played in the 1984 grand final where Parramatta were defeated by Canterbury 6–4. In 1986, Liddiard joined Penrith and played there for two seasons before rejoining Parramatta.[2]

Liddiard only managed eight appearances for Parramatta over two years and he left the club to join Manly. Liddiard spent three years at Manly before retiring at the end of the 1992 season.

Liddiard played in England for; Oldham (1985–86), Hull F.C. (1989–90), and Hull Kingston Rovers (1992–93 and 1993–94).

Post playing[]

In 2014, Liddiard was awarded with the order of Australia medal for his services to indigenous youth employment and sporting programs.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "David Liddiard - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  3. ^ "Former NRL player David Liddiard scores Order of Australia".
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