David Finch (rugby league)

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David Finch
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Position Wing, Centre, Second-row, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1978–85 Castleford 106461170364
1985–86 Oldham 3
Total109461170364
Source: [1]

David Finch is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Castleford and Oldham, as a wing , centre , second-row, or loose forward. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

David Finch played at second-row, and scored two goals in Castleford's 10-5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1981 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday 3 October 1981.[ citation needed ]

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References

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  2. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN   978-0752418957
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