John Brewer (rugby league)

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Johnny Brewer
Personal information
Full nameJohnny Brewer
Born (1972-02-14) 14 February 1972 (age 51)
Playing information
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995 Parramatta Eels 50000
1996–97 Halifax Blue Sox 72008
Total122008
Source: [1]
As of 14 February 2023


Johnny Brewer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Parramatta in the ARL competition. He also played for Halifax in the Super League.

Playing career

Brewer made his first-grade debut for Parramatta in round 1 of the 1995 ARL season against Penrith at Penrith Stadium. Brewer played five times for Parramatta throughout the season as the club finished second last winning only three matches for the entire year. The 1995 season is statistically Parramatta's worst ever season since their foundation in 1947. In 1996, Brewer joined English side Halifax and played a total of seven games for them in the Super League and Challenge Cup competitions. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Johnny Brewer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. "Footy Flashbacks: Parramatta 14-60 Brisbane (1995)". www.loverugbyleague.com. 26 May 2020.