Peter McGrath
Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Peter McGrath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 1955 Canberra, ACT, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Fullback, Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 28 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter McGrath AM is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. McGrath played for Canberra in the NSWRL competition. McGrath was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever game.
Background[edit]
McGrath was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and played with the Queanbeyan Blues in the country rugby league competition before signing with Canberra.
Playing career[edit]
In 1982, McGrath joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever game, a 37–7 loss against South Sydney at Redfern Oval. McGrath is credited with scoring the club's first points. Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.[2][3]
Post playing[edit]
McGrath went on to become the chairman of ACT Brumbies and also the chairman of the Australian Rugby Union. McGrath currently works as a lawyer in Canberra.[4]
In 2022, McGrath was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours for "significant service to rugby union as an administrator, and to tertiary education".[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Peter McGrath - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ^ "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au. 27 February 2012.
- ^ "Absolutely Bleeding Green First Points". Canberra Raiders. 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Australia Day 2022 Honours List". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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