Steve Hardy (rugby league)

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Steve Hardy
Personal information
Full nameSteve Hardy
Born (1961-12-03) 3 December 1961 (age 61)
Playing information
Position Lock, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1982–83 Cronulla-Sutherland 24318048
1984–91 Eastern Suburbs 10070028
Total1241018076
Source: [1]
As of 18 January 2023

Steve Hardy is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Cronulla-Sutherland in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Hardy made his first grade debut for Cronulla in round 2 of the 1982 NSWRFL season against Penrith at Penrith Park. Hardy played a total of 24 games for Cronulla over two seasons before signing with Eastern Suburbs. Hardy would go on to play 100 matches for Easts over the next eight years. Hardy went his entire career without playing a single finals game. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Wayne Challis - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.