Adam Maher (rugby league) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 2 August 1972 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 February 2020 (aged 47) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Adam Maher (born August 2, 1972 – died February 25, 2020) was a professional rugby league player from Australia. Rugby league is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball. Adam was known for his strong play as a second-row player.
Adam started his career in Australia. He played six games for the Cronulla Sharks in 1994. This was during the 1994 NSWRL season, which was a big competition in Australia.
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Playing Career in the UK
After playing in Australia, Adam moved to the United Kingdom. He continued his rugby league career there.
Rochdale Hornets and Gateshead Thunder
In 1998, Adam played for the Rochdale Hornets. He then joined Gateshead Thunder in 1999. He played 26 games for Gateshead, scoring 3 tries.
Time at Hull F.C.
Adam Maher is best known for his time at Hull F.C.. He played for Hull from 2000 to 2003. During these years, he became a very important player for the team.
He played 100 games for Hull F.C. This is a big achievement for any player. He also scored 25 tries for the club. Hull F.C. is a team in the Super League, which is the top rugby league competition in the UK.
Later Life and Passing
Adam Maher was a talented and respected rugby league player. He sadly passed away on February 25, 2020. He was 47 years old. Adam had been living with a serious illness before his passing.
