Michael Appleby (rugby league)

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Michael Appleby
Playing information
Position Second-row, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1990–91 Canterbury Bulldogs 10000
1992–94 Eastern Suburbs 1730012
1995 Parramatta Eels 20000
Total2030012
Source: [1]

Michael Appleby is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Eastern Suburbs and the Parramatta Eels.

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Rugby league career

Appleby started his career at Canterbury, where he played as a forward. He featured mostly in the lower grades for the Bulldogs, with only one first-grade appearance. In 1991 he was a member of Canterbury's Under-21s premiership team.[ citation needed ]

While at Eastern Suburbs he transitioned into a winger and had his breakthrough season in 1993, earning a Rising Star nomination. [2] He scored two tries in Easts' round five win over South Sydney and featured in each of the first eight rounds, before suffering a broken cheekbone. [3] [4]

Following the 1994 season, Appleby moved to the Parramatta Eels and played first-grade at his new club as a lock.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN   9781921024986.
  2. "Tackle victim bracing for Wests' barrage". The Canberra Times . 27 March 1993. p. 13 (Saturday Magazine). Retrieved 7 June 2019 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Easts' eyes on video". The Canberra Times . 10 April 1993. p. 49. Retrieved 7 June 2019 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Sheens renews call for Cup lay-off". The Canberra Times . 9 May 1993. p. 18. Retrieved 7 June 2019 via National Library of Australia.