Gavin Thompson

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Gavin Thompson
Personal information
BornAustralia
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1997 Hunter Mariners 1230012
Source: RLP

Gavin Thompson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played professionally for the Hunter Mariners.

Playing career

Thompson spent the 1997 season with the new Hunter Mariners franchise in the 1997 Telstra Premiership. He played in 12 first grade matches for the club, starting at both fullback and on the wing. During the season he scored three tries. [1]

Thompson spent the 1998 and 1999 seasons with the Cronulla Sharks but did not play a first grade game.

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References

  1. Gavin Thompson Archived 29 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine stats.rleague.com