Gavin Hanrahan

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Gavin Hanrahan
Personal information
Full nameGavin Hanrahan
Born (1965-02-19) 19 February 1965 (age 58)
Playing information
Position Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1984–87 Balmain Tigers 3570028
1988 Newcastle Knights 90000
Total4470028
Source: [1]
As of 5 February 2019

Gavin Hanrahan is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for the Balmain Tigers from 1984 to 1987 and he was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad in 1988.

Playing career

Hanrahan made his first grade debut against North Sydney at Leichhardt Oval in Round 22 1984. In 1988, Hanrahan joined Newcastle who had just been admitted into the competition.

Hanrahan played in the club's first ever game, a 28–4 loss against Parramatta. Hanrahan's last game in first grade was a 32–20 loss against St George in Round 9 1988. [2]

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References

  1. "Gavin Hanrahan – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
  2. "Knights team of 1988 reunite". Newcastle Knights.