Chris Montgomery (rugby league)

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Chris Montgomery
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Montgomery
Born (1958-07-01) 1 July 1958 (age 65)
Playing information
Position Wing, Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1977–79 Manly Sea Eagles 101105
1980 North Sydney 31003
1981 Manly Sea Eagles 73009
1982 Illawarra Steelers 100000
1983 Manly Sea Eagles 10000
Total3151017
Source: [1]
As of 26 February 2019

Chris Montgomery is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. Montgomery was a foundation player for Illawarra playing in the club's first game.

Playing career

Montgomery made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in Round 17 1977 against Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1978, Montgomery made 6 appearances but was not a part of the premiership winning team which defeated Cronulla-Sutherland in the grand final replay.

In 1980, Montgomery joined arch rivals North Sydney and scored a try on debut for the club. Montgomery returned to Manly in 1981 before departing the club once again.

In 1982, Montgomery joined newly admitted Illawarra and played in the club's first ever game which was against Penrith at WIN Stadium and ended in a 17–7 loss. Montgomery made 10 appearances for Illawarra in their inaugural season but scored no tries. [2]

Montgomery returned to Manly in 1983 for a third spell with them before retiring at the end of the season. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Chris Montgomery - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "No such thing as a free punch". Sydney Morning Herald. 26 August 2006.
  3. "1980 to 1984". jubileeavenue.com.au.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  5. "Illawarra Steelers kicked off 30 years ago". Illawarra Mercury. 26 February 2012.