Robbie Beckett (rugby league)

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Robbie Beckett
Personal information
Full nameRobbie Beckett
Born (1972-08-14) 14 August 1972 (age 50)
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1994–01 Penrith Panthers 1466600264
2002 Halifax Blue Sox 30170068
2003 Wests Tigers 41004
Total1808400336
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–96 NSW City 20000
Source: [1]
As of 15 January 2019

For the American former Major League Baseball pitcher, see Robbie Beckett.

Robbie Beckett (born 14 August 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for the Penrith Panthers, the Wests Tigers and Halifax Blue Sox. Beckett represented Australia at the 1996 Super League World Nines. Beckett is the older brother of the rugby league and rugby union footballer; Lenny Beckett. [2] [3]

Playing career

Beckett made his debut for Penrith against Balmain in Round 6 1994. In 1995 and 1996, Beckett was selected to play for NSW City.

In 1997, Beckett only played in 9 games during the club's season in the Super League but played in both of Penrith's finals games against Canterbury and Canberra scoring a try in both matches.

Beckett's best try scoring season was in 1998 when he scored 12 tries in 24 games.

Beckett played finals football again with Penrith when they finished 5th in 2000. Beckett played in both finals games scoring a try in the 28-10 elimination finals loss to Parramatta. In 2001, Beckett made 21 appearances as Penrith finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. Beckett's last game for Penrith in first grade was a 60-18 loss against eventual premiers Newcastle.

In 2002, Beckett joined English side Halifax Blue Sox and played one season with the club before returning to Australia. Beckett finished his career with the Wests Tigers in 2003. [4]

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References

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  2. "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "Wests Tigers First Grade Players". Wests Tigers.