Russell Wyer

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Russell Wyer
Personal information
Born (1972-05-17) 17 May 1972 (age 51)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Centre, Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1990–93 Western Suburbs 2890036
1994 Newcastle Knights 19110044
1995–97 Parramatta Eels 2581034
Total722810114
Source: [1]
As of 18 January 2019

Russell Wyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition. [2]

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Playing career

Wyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1990 at the age of 18 scoring 2 tries in his first game against Penrith.

After 4 years at Wests, Wyer joined Newcastle in 1994 and finished top try scorer at the club. In 1995, Wyer joined Parramatta and in 1997 played in both finals matches for the club, this was the first time since 1986 that Parramatta had qualified for the finals.

Wyer's final match in first grade was the 1997 elimination final loss against North Sydney. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Russell Wyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ RugbyLeagueProject profile
  3. ↑ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.


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