Jay Hoffman (rugby league)

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Jay Hoffman
Personal information
Full nameJay Hoffman
Born (1958-01-20) 20 January 1958 (age 62)
Australia
Playing information
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight73 kg (11 st 7 lb)
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Brothers (Brisbane)
1982–87 Canberra Raiders 11190035
Total11190035
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1979–80 Queensland 30000
Source: NRL Stats

Jay Hoffman (born 20 January 1958 [1] ) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for the Canberra Raiders in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, primarily as a hooker. He is the father of the rugby league footballer; Ryan Hoffman. [2]

Prior to his move to Canberra, Hoffman played for Brisbane's Past Brothers in the Brisbane Rugby League. While playing for Brothers, Hoffman was selected to represent Queensland for three matches. In 1979, he played for the state against New South Wales and Great Britain, and in 1980 against New South Wales in one of the non-State of Origin matches. [3]

In 1983 and 1985, Hoffman was awarded the Clubman of the Year at Canberra. [4]

Hoffman left the Raiders in 1987 and finished his playing career in France. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Gary Lester (editor) (1983). The Sun Book of Rugby League – 1983. Sydney: John Fairfax Marketing. ISBN   0-909558-83-3.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ "So it is a family game, after all". The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 April 2004. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  3. ↑ "Queensland Representatives – H". Queensland Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  4. ↑ "Canberra Raiders History – Award Winners". Canberra Raiders. Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  5. ↑ Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 242. ISBN   978-1-877082-93-1.

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