Stephen Broughton

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Stephen Broughton
Personal information
Born (1957-03-08) 8 March 1957 (age 65)
Sydney, Australia
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1978–84 Western Suburbs 774310156
1985 Parramatta Eels 40000
Total814310156
Source: [1]
As of 3 July 2019

Stephen Broughton (born 8 March 1957) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Western Suburbs and Parramatta in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership competition.

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Background

Broughton was born in Sydney, Australia.

He attended St Joseph's College where he excelled as a middle distance runner.

Career

Broughton joined the Western Suburbs club where he made his first grade debut in 1978 against Penrith at Penrith Park. [2] He made only a handful of first grade appearances in his first three seasons until in 1982 he cemented his position on the wing. He played in nearly all games of the 1982, 1983 & 1984 NSWRL seasons. [3]

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References

  1. "Stephen Broughton – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.

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