Martin Raftery

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Martin Raftery
Personal information
Full nameMartin Raftery
Playing information
Position Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1975–1979 Cronulla-Sutherland 52220066
Source: [1]

Martin Raftery is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. His preferred position was five-eighth.

Medical career

Raftery was one of the inaugural Fellows of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. He has worked as team doctor for St. George Illawarra and the Australia national rugby union team. He is currently Chief Medical Officer for World Rugby. [2]

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References

  1. "Martin Raftery - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "World Rugby medical officer Martin Raftery treats workers like top athletes". Australian Financial Review. 16 November 2018.