Malcolm Wheeler

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Malcolm Wheeler
Personal information
Full nameMalcolm Wheeler
Born (1964-01-30) 30 January 1964 (age 60)
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1986–91 Cronulla Sharks 312008
1992 Western Suburbs 20000
Total332008
Source: [1]
As of 22 December 2022

Malcolm Wheeler is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Wheeler made his first grade debut for Cronulla in round 7 of the 1986 NSWRL season against arch-rivals St. George at Shark Park. In 1988, Wheeler played 13 games as Cronulla claimed the Minor Premiership. Wheeler played in both finals matches as the club were eliminated in straight sets. After three more seasons at Cronulla, Wheeler signed for Western Suburbs but played only two matches for the club. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Malcolm Wheeler - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  2. "Blood thicker than water for ex-Shark Wheeler". www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.