Ewan McGrady facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | Ewan McGrady | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 July 1964 Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Position | Halfback, Five-eighth, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 16 October 2019
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Ewan McGrady was a talented Australian rugby league player. He was born on July 6, 1964. He played professionally in the 1990s. Ewan played for famous teams like the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Western Suburbs Magpies.
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Early Life
Ewan McGrady grew up in Moree, New South Wales, Australia. His family background includes both Aboriginal and Irish heritage.
Rugby League Career
Ewan McGrady was known for his exciting style of play. He was a very skilled player during his time in rugby league.
Starting His Professional Journey
In 1988, Ewan McGrady played for the Northern Division team. He scored two tries in a big win against the Great Britain Lions. This showed everyone his amazing talent.
Ewan made his first professional appearance for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 1990. His debut game was against Eastern Suburbs. He quickly became a key player for the Bulldogs.
Top Player for the Bulldogs
Ewan McGrady was the top try scorer for the Bulldogs in 1990. He continued this success into the 1991 season. Many people thought he was the best player in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership.
In 1991, Ewan won the Rothmans Medal. This award goes to the best player in the league. It was a huge achievement for him. He was also named the player of the year by Rugby League Week magazine.
Moving to Western Suburbs
After the 1993 season, Ewan McGrady left the Bulldogs. He joined the Western Suburbs Magpies for the 1994 season. However, he only played four games for them. After that, he stopped playing professional rugby league.
External Links
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
