Dave Gallagher (rugby league)

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Dave Gallagher
Personal information
Full nameDavid Gallagher
Born (1966-04-21) 21 April 1966 (age 56)
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1988–91 Western Suburbs 5140016
1990–91 Rochdale 51004
1989–93 Illawarra 130000
Total6950020
Source: [1]
As of 28 December 2022

Dave Gallagher is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs and the Illawarra Steelers in the NSWRL competition. Gallagher also played for Rochdale in England and Redcliffe in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership.

Playing career

Gallagher began his professional rugby league career with Redcliffe in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Gallagher then signed with Western Suburbs in the NSWRL and played 51 games for the club over four years. During the 1990 NSWRL off-season, Gallagher played for Rochdale in England. In 1992, he joined Illawarra and played 13 games but missed out on the clubs first ever finals campaign. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Dave Gallagher - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.