David French (rugby league)
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Full name | David French | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 3 October 1963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 16 January 2023 |
David French nicknamed "Frog" is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Balmain in NSWRL competition.
Playing career
French made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 1 of the 1984 NSWRL season against the Illawarra Steelers. French played ten games for Balmain before departing the club. In 1985, French was selected to play in the annual City vs Country Origin game. In 1986, French signed for Eastern Suburbs. In round 11 of the 1988 NSWRL season, French broke the jaw of Manly player Dale Shearer. Shearer was later awarded $60,000 in compensation. French played one final season with Easts in 1989 but was released at the end of the season.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ "David French - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ^ "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
- ^ "Legal minefield for coaches who tell players to 'take out' opponents". www.smh.com.au. 25 April 2002.
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