Robert Relf (rugby league)

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Robert Relf
Personal information
Full nameRobert Relf
Born (1971-01-29) 29 January 1971 (age 53)
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1992–99 Canterbury Bulldogs 126100040
2000–01 North Queensland 4580032
2002–04 Widnes Vikings 7650020
Total247230092
Source: [1]
As of 23 October 2019

Robert Relf (born 29 January 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

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Background

Relf grew up in a small town called Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia.

Playing career

Relf played local football in the Gloucester area and then was offered a contract to play for Canterbury-Bankstown. In 1994, Relf played 10 matches for the club but was not included in the grand final losing side against Canberra.

In 1995, Relf played 24 games for the club but missed out on playing in the club's 1995 grand final victory over Manly due to injury. Relf played at second-row forward for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in their loss at the 1998 NRL grand final to the Brisbane Broncos.

In total, Relf made 126 appearances overall for Canterbury and his last game for the club was a 24-22 loss against Melbourne in the 1999 finals series.

Relf joined North Queensland at the end of the 1999 season and played 2 years for the club as they finished last in 2000 and second last in 2001. In 2002, Relf signed to play for the Widnes Vikings. Relf played 3 seasons for Widnes and retired at the end of 2004. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Robert Relf – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "O'Neill and Relf set to make derby return". Liverpool Echo . 17 June 2004. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB – OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.


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