Russell Mullins

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Russell Mullins
Personal information
Full nameRussell Robert Mullins
Born (1952-08-03) 3 August 1952 (age 70)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1971–77 Western Suburbs 1135400162
1978–79 Penrith Panthers 180000
Total1315400162
Source: [1]
As of 2 July 2019

Russell Mullins (born 3 August 1952) nicknamed "Flight" is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played for Western Suburbs and Penrith in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

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Background

Mullins is the brother of Bill Mullins and uncle of Brett Mullins.

Playing career

Mullins made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1971. The club would go on to finish last that season and claim the wooden spoon. In 1973, Mullins finished as the club's top try scorer with 8 tries. In 1974, Mullins again finished as the club's top try scorer with 15 tries as Wests made the finals and eventually the preliminary final against Eastern Suburbs. Mullins played on the wing against his brother Bill as Easts won the match 25-2 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1975 and 1976, Mullins finished as Wests top try scorer but the club missed out on the finals. Mullins final season for Wests was in 1977 and he only managed 11 appearances and scored 3 tries before departing to Penrith. Mullins finished as Western Suburbs sixth highest try scorer. Mullins spent 2 uneventful years at Penrith where the club struggled towards the bottom of the ladder before retiring at the end of 1979. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Russell Mullins - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
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