Graham Lyons facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | Graham Lyons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 June 1969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Wing, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 22 October 2019
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Graham Lyons, born on June 28, 1969, is an Indigenous Australian who used to play professional rugby league. He was a talented player for teams like South Sydney, Penrith, and Balmain. These teams competed in the top league in New South Wales, Australia.
Graham mostly played as a wing (winger). This position is usually on the side of the field. Sometimes, he also played in the centre (centres), which is a position closer to the middle of the field. He is also the cousin of another famous rugby league player, Cliff Lyons.
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Graham Lyons' Rugby League Journey
Starting with South Sydney
Graham Lyons began his professional rugby league career with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He played his very first game in 1988. This was a big moment for him, joining the top league.
In 1989, Graham was part of a strong South Sydney team. They had a fantastic year and won the minor premiership. This means they finished at the top of the ladder before the final games. However, they lost in a preliminary final match against the Canberra Raiders.
A Tough Year and Top Try Scorer
The year 1990 was challenging for South Sydney. The team finished last on the competition table. Even though it was a difficult season for the club, Graham Lyons showed his skill. He scored the most tries for South Sydney that year.
Playing for New South Wales
Graham's great performance earned him a spot in the New South Wales Blues. This is a very special team that plays in the State of Origin series. He played in three big games for New South Wales in 1990. He started as a winger in two of those matches.
He also had the honor of playing for the Australian Aboriginal side. This team competed in the 1990 Pacific Cup.
Moving to Other Teams
After his time at South Sydney, Graham Lyons moved to other clubs. He joined the Penrith Panthers in 1992. Then, in 1993, he moved to the Balmain Tigers.
In his first year with Balmain, Graham was a key player. He scored ten tries, making him the club's top try scorer for that season. His career in the top league ended in 1994. In his final year, Balmain finished last on the table. This was only the fourth time in the club's long history that they had finished in last place.
Graham's last game was in August 1994. He played against the Brisbane Broncos, and Balmain lost that match.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Graham Lyons played a total of 100 first-grade games. This includes his games for New South Wales and the City team. He scored 30 tries during his time as a professional rugby league player.
