Dean Carney

Dean Carney
Personal information
Full nameDean Raymond Carney
Born (1961-11-26) 26 November 1961 (age 63)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1983–86 Cronulla-Sutherland 72 28 87 0 286
1987–88 Illawarra 35 12 74 2 198
1989 Newcastle Knights 2 0 1 0 2
Total 109 40 162 2 486
Source: [1]
As of 6 February 2019

Dean Carney is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks from 1983 to 1986, the Illawarra Steelers from 1987 to 1988 and finally the Newcastle Knights in 1989.

Playing career

Carney made his debut for Cronulla in Round 1 1983 against Manly-Warringah. Carney went on to become a regular starter in the team over the next 4 years before joining Illawarra in 1987.

Carney played with Illawarra for 2 years as the club struggled towards the bottom of the ladder. In 1989, Carney signed with Newcastle. Carney only managed to play 2 matches with Newcastle and retired at the end of the season.

Post playing

In 2015, Carney became coach of the Fingal Bay Bomboras.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Dean Carney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Duo take on coaching the Fingal Bay Bomboras". www.portstephensexaminer.com.au.