Dayle Bonner

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Dayle Bonner
Personal information
Full nameDayle Bonner
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1998–99 Western Suburbs 170000
Source: [1]
As of 16 December 2022

Dayle Bonner is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs in the NRL competition.

Playing career

Bonner made his debut for Western Suburbs in round 7 of the 1998 NRL season against St. George at Campbelltown Sports Ground. Bonner played off the bench in a 12–8 defeat. Bonner only played two matches for Western Suburbs during the year as they finished last on the table and claimed the Wooden Spoon. In the 1999 NRL season, Bonner played a total of 15 games including Western Suburbs final game as a stand-alone club which came against the Auckland Warriors in round 26 of the competition. Bonner played from the interchange bench as Western Suburbs lost 60–16. Western Suburbs would also finish the 1999 season with another wooden spoon. Western Suburbs would then merge with Balmain to form the Wests Tigers, however Bonner was not offered a contract to play for the new team ahead of the 2000 NRL season. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Dayle Bonner - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 16 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.
  4. "Rugby League: Warriors recruit can't wait". www.nzherald.co.nz. 16 July 2023.