Michael Andrews (rugby league)

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Michael Andrews
Personal information
Full nameMichael John Andrews
Born1962 (age 6162)
Playing information
Position Second-row, Lock
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016–2018 South Sydney 51004
Source: [1]

Michael Andrews (born 1962) is an Australian former rugby league footballer, a lock forward who played in the late 1980s and early 1990s and captained the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

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Playing career

Andrews made his first grade debut for South Sydney against Parramatta in round 3 of the 1984 season at Redfern Oval. Andrews played in both of South Sydney's finals games in that season. Andrews played for Souths in their subsequent finals campaigns in 1986, 1987 and 1989, the latter of which is when the club claimed the minor premiership.

In 1990, Andrews only made 2 appearances as Souths suffered one of their worst seasons on the field and also one of the worst form slumps as they went from minor premiers to wooden spooners. Andrews played with Souths until the end of 1993. His last three seasons at Souths saw the club finish 14th three years in a row.

He played in 181 games for South Sydney between 1984 and 1993, scoring 21 tries and kicking 7 goals (98 points). [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Michael Andrews – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Michael Andrews". ssralmanac.com.
  4. "What is the last South Sydney Rabbitohs side to win the minor premiership doing now?". Fox Sports.

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