Peter McGrath
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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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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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