Adam Peters (rugby league)

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Adam Peters
Personal information
Full nameAdam Peters
Born (1974-06-06) 6 June 1974 (age 49)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1996 Canberra 10000
1997 Paris Saint-Germain 191004
1998–99 Manly-Warringah 2930012
2000–01 Canberra 161004
Total6550020
Source: [1]
As of 25 January 2023

Adam Peters (born 6 June 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for Manly-Warringah and Canberra in the ARL/NRL competitions and for Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League.

Playing career

Peters made his first grade debut for Canberra in round 3 of the 1996 ARL season against Parramatta at Bruce Stadium. Peters played off the bench in Canberra's 20-14 loss. In 1997, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League and played 19 games before the club folded. Peters then returned to Australia with Manly in the NRL competition. He would go on to be a regular with the team in the 1998 NRL season and played in the clubs elimination finals loss to his former team Canberra. Peters featured less for Manly in the 1999 season making only eight appearances before switching back to Canberra.

In his first season back at Canberra, he played in both of the clubs finals matches against Penrith and the Sydney Roosters. Peters final game in the top grade came in round 24 of the 2001 NRL season against the Northern Eagles. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Adam Peters - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Manly First Grade Player Numbers". www.seaeagles.com.au.
  4. "Canberra Raiders all time first grade player list". www.raiders.com.au.
  5. "Canberra teenager out to create history as unique dual international". www.smh.com.au.