Danny Farrar

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Danny Farrar
Personal information
Born (1968-04-02) 2 April 1968 (age 54)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1992–97 Penrith Panthers 7990036
1998–00 Warrington Wolves 85160064
Total1642500100
Source: [1] [2]

Danny Farrar (born 2 April 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Penrith Panthers and the Warrington Wolves.

Farrar started his career in the lower grades at Parramatta, having played his juniors for the local Seven Hills club.

Debuting for Penrith in 1992, Farrar played first-grade for six seasons, mostly as hooker. He was a member of the Penrith side which competed in the 1997 Super League finals series. [1]

From 1998 to 2000 he played for Warrington, after he had made an impression on the coach when Penrith defeated the English club at the 1997 World Club Championship. For much of his time at Warrington he played as club captain. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN   9781921024986.
  2. "All-time list". Warrington Rugby Heritage.
  3. "Danny Deal Done". Warrington Guardian . 14 May 1999.