Gary Britt

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Gary Britt
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Born (1962-03-21) 21 March 1962 (age 62)
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PositionSecond-row
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YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1982–85 Canberra Raiders 1929024

Gary Britt (born 21 March 1962) is an Australian former rugby league player for the Canberra Raiders.

A foundation player, Britt joined the Canberra Raiders from Yass prior to the 1982 NSWRFL season. He started out on the bench, then got his maiden first-grade start in round 15, partnering Jon Hardy in the second-row. [1] An attacking forward, Britt was a capable goal-kicker when required and kicked five goals, along with a try, in a win over St. George that season. [2] From 1983, Britt was largely restricted to the reserves. [3]

Britt's son Matt played with the Raiders in the Toyota Cup. [4]

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References

  1. "Furner: 'No penalties'". The Canberra Times . 4 June 1982. p. 18 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Your guide to the Canberra Raiders". The Canberra Times. 25 February 1983. p. 26 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Giteau kicks 501 in 69 games". The Canberra Times. 17 July 1985. p. 41 via National Library of Australia.
  4. Tuxworth, Jon (22 June 2012). "Scholars feed prop's appetite". The Sydney Morning Herald .