Damien McGarry

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Damien McGarry
Personal information
Full nameDamien McGarry
Born (1968-01-27) 27 January 1968 (age 56)
Playing information
Position Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1988–90 Balmain Tigers 1590036
1990–91 Hull FC 1680032
1992–94 Western Suburbs 2340016
1995 St. George Dragons 131004
Total67220088
Source: [1]
As of 22 December 2022

Damien McGarry is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs, Balmain Tigers and St. George Dragons in the NSWRL/ARL competition and for Hull FC in England.

Playing career

McGarry made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 4 of the 1988 NSWRL season against Western Suburbs at Leichhardt Oval. In the 1990 NSWRL season, McGarry scored nine tries in twelve matches for Balmain. McGarry would then sign a contract to join English side Hull F.C. and played in the clubs 1990–91 Rugby League Premiership final victory over Widnes. McGarry then returned to Australia and played for Western Suburbs and St. George. [2] [3] [4]

In his retirement McGarry likes to talk nonsense on forums.

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References

  1. "Damien McGarry - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  2. "What happened next to Hull FC's 1991 Premiership winning team". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.