Craig Makepeace

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Craig Makepeace
Personal information
Full nameCraig Makepeace
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1992–95 North Sydney Bears 22817066
Source: [1]

Craig Makepeace is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the North Sydney Bears as a wing.

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Playing career

Makepeace made his debut for North Sydney in round 14 of the 1992 season against the Gold Coast Seagulls kicking three goals in a 19–6 victory.

In 1993, Makepeace had his most successful season managing to secure a spot on the wing. In round 13 1993, Makepeace scored a try and kicked the winning goal as Norths came from 17-0 down against Canterbury to win 18–17. Makepeace only managed to feature in three games over the next two seasons and was released by Norths at the end of 1995. [2]

Post playing

In retirement, Makepeace has become a successful travel blogger and has over 4.2 million followers on Instagram. He now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. [3]

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References

  1. "Craig Makepeace - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  2. "How stingy Dragons imitate Class of '77". 4 June 2015.
  3. moore, blythe (25 March 2015). "Millions follow Makepeace family's outback adventures via social media". ABC Western Queensland.