Ian McCann (rugby league)

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Ian McCann
Personal information
Full nameIan McCann
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1989–92 Balmain Tigers 32517054
1993 Penrith Panthers 60000
Total38517054
Source: [1]
As of 31 January 2023

Ian McCann is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Balmain and Penrith in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

McCann made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 13 of the 1989 NSWRL season against Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Football Stadium. McCann made one further appearance that year in round 16 against North Sydney. McCann would make 32 appearances for the Balmain club over four years before joining Penrith in 1993.

He made his club debut for Penrith in round 2 against Canberra, coming off the bench, and would be starting lock the next week. He would hold a spot in first grade until round 5, and returning for two more appearances later in the season. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ian McCann - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Send-off adds salt to the wound". www.smh.com.au. 6 October 2003.
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