David Greene (rugby league)

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David Greene
Personal information
Full nameDavid Greene
Born (1964-07-02) 2 July 1964 (age 58)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback, Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1982–83 Western Suburbs 25626076
1983–85 Eastern Suburbs 24415046
1986–92 Penrith Panthers 792700108
Total12837410230
Source: [1]
As of 9 April 2019

David Greene (born 2 July 1964) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for the Penrith Panthers, Western Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

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Background

Greene played his junior rugby league for St Gregory's and represented the Australian Schoolboys in 1982.

Playing career

Greene made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs against South Sydney at Pratten Park in Round 23 1982. In 1983, Greene finished as Western Suburbs top point scorer as the club finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. In 1984, Greene joined Eastern Suburbs. In his first year at the club, Easts narrowly avoided the wooden spoon and in 1985 he missed the entire year through injury before being released.

In 1986, Greene joined Penrith and became a regular in the team over the following seasons. In 1990, Greene played 19 games for Penrith as reached their first ever grand final against the Canberra Raiders. Greene played at fullback as Penrith lost the match 18-14.

In 1991, Greene made only one appearance as Penrith would go on to reach their second grand final in a rematch against Canberra and on this occasion winning their first premiership. Greene made two appearances in 1992. His final game in first grade was a 8-2 loss against the North Sydney Bears in Round 9 1992. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  2. "DAVID GREENE". themightypanthers.
  3. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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