Brian McGreal

Brian McGreal
Personal information
Full nameBrian Thomas McGreal
Born(1935-07-19)19 July 1935
Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 July 2007(2007-07-14) (aged 71)
Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1960–62 Newtown 35 0 0 0 0
Source: Whittiker/Hudson
As of 27 Apr 2021

Brian McGreal (1935−2007) (known as Sharkey) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1960s.[1]

Born in Balmain, New South Wales and raised near Henson Park, 'Sharkey' McGreal was a Newtown Jets junior who went on to play 3 seasons of first grade with Newtown (1960–62). A tough uncompromising prop forward, McGreal was a crowd favourite at Henson Park and had a long association with the Newtown Blue Bags.[2][3]

Brian McGreal died on 14 July 2007, at age 71.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Brian McGreal - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ Through Blue Eyes - A Pictorial History of Newtown RLFC by Terry Williams 2008
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald. Death notice 17 Jul 2007.
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