Gavin Catanach

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Gavin Catanach
Personal information
Full nameGavin Catanach
Born (1970-06-20) 20 June 1970 (age 52)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1989–92 Parramatta Eels 80000
1993 Balmain Tigers 120000
Total200000
Source: [1]
As of 17 February 2023


Gavin Catanach is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Balmain and Parramatta in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Catanach made his first-grade debut for Parramatta in round 5 of the 1989 NSWRL season against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. Catanach played eight matches for Parramatta over four years at the club. In 1993, Catanach joined Balmain playing 12 games. Catanach's final match in the top grade was in round 22 of the 1993 NSWRL season against his former side Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Gavin Catanach - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.