Wayne Simonds

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Wayne Simonds
Personal information
Full nameWayne Simonds
Born (1966-08-16) 16 August 1966 (age 54)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1988–93 Western Suburbs 82210084
1994 Parramatta Eels 61004
1995 South Queensland 202008
1997–98 Adelaide Rams 2360024
Total1313000120
Source: RLP

Wayne Simonds is an Australian former professionall rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, he played in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, Australian Rugby League and Super League competitions.

Playing career

Simonds began his career with the Western Suburbs Magpies in 1988. Simons played for the Magpies for six seasons and scored 21 tries in 82 games.

Nearing the end of his career, Simonds left the Magpies in 1994, joining the Parramatta Eels. Simonds spent only one year with the club before joining the South Queensland Crushers for their inaugural 1995 season. In 1997, Simonds joined the new Adelaide Rams franchise and was also in their inaugural side. While remaining with the Rams in 1998, Simonds also played for the Wests Panthers in the Queensland Cup. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Round 22: 15, 16 August queensland.rleague.com
  2. Round 19: 25, 26 July queensland.rleague.com
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.