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'''Russell Wyer''' |
'''Russell Wyer''' is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s for the [[Western Suburbs Magpies]], [[Newcastle Knights]] and the [[Parramatta Eels]] in the [[National Rugby League]] competition.<ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/russell-wyer/summary.html RugbyLeagueProject profile]</ref> |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Wyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1990 at the age of |
Wyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1990 at the age of 18 scoring 2 tries in his first game against Penrith. |
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After 4 years at Wests, Wyer joined Newcastle in 1994 and finished top try scorer at the club. In 1995, Wyer joined Parramatta and in 1997 played in both finals matches for the club, this was the first time since 1986 that Parramatta had qualified for the finals. |
After 4 years at Wests, Wyer joined Newcastle in 1994 and finished top try scorer at the club. In 1995, Wyer joined Parramatta and in 1997 played in both finals matches for the club, this was the first time since 1986 that Parramatta had qualified for the finals. |
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Wyer's final match in first grade was the 1997 elimination final loss against North Sydney.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/about/official-player-numbers/|title=Official Player Numbers|website=Parramatta Eels}}</ref> |
Wyer's final match in first grade was the 1997 elimination final loss against North Sydney.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/about/official-player-numbers/|title=Official Player Numbers|website=Parramatta Eels}}</ref> |
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| Born | 17 May 1972 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Fullback, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Russell Wyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition.[2]
Playing career
Wyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1990 at the age of 18 scoring 2 tries in his first game against Penrith.
After 4 years at Wests, Wyer joined Newcastle in 1994 and finished top try scorer at the club. In 1995, Wyer joined Parramatta and in 1997 played in both finals matches for the club, this was the first time since 1986 that Parramatta had qualified for the finals.
Wyer's final match in first grade was the 1997 elimination final loss against North Sydney.[3]
Sources
- Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
References
- ^ "Russell Wyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ RugbyLeagueProject profile
- ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
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