Wayne McPherson

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Wayne McPherson
Personal information
Full nameWayne McPherson
Born (1961-04-29) 29 April 1961 (age 62)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1980 South Sydney 10102
1983 Eastern Suburbs 32008
1984–86 Illawarra Steelers 378560144
Total4110570154
Source: [1]
As of 3 February 2023

Wayne McPherson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra in the NSWRL competition

Playing career

McPherson made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 5 of the 1980 NSWRFL season against Newtown at Redfern Oval. McPherson was contracted with South Sydney in 1981 and 1982 but only played for the reserve grade team. In 1983, he transferred to the clubs arch-rivals Eastern Suburbs. McPherson played three games for Easts including their fifth place playoff loss to St. George.

In 1984, McPherson joined Illawarra and spent the majority of his playing time there in the fullback role. McPherson's three seasons at Illawarra were not particularly successful as the club finished with back to back Wooden Spoon's in 1985 and 1986. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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