Kevin Moore (rugby league) facts for kids
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| Born | 30 November 1965 Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (12 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coaching information
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| Relatives | Lynne Anderson (sister) Steve Folkes (brother-in-law) Chris Anderson (brother-in-law) Garry Hughes (cousin) Graeme Hughes (cousin) Mark Hughes (cousin) Jarrad Anderson (nephew) Ben Anderson (nephew) |
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Kevin Moore (born 30 November 1965) is an Australian former rugby league player and coach. He is well-known for his time playing and coaching for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team.
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Kevin Moore's Rugby League Journey
Kevin Moore has had a long career in rugby league, first as a player and then as a coach. He comes from a famous rugby league family.
Playing Days: From Halifax to Bulldogs
Kevin Moore played as a halfback, which is a key position in rugby league. He started his professional playing career overseas.
- He played for the Halifax team in England from 1984 to 1986.
- After playing in England, he returned to Australia.
- In 1989, he joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team.
- He played for the Bulldogs until 1994, showing his skills on the field.
Coaching the Bulldogs: A New Role
After his playing career, Kevin Moore moved into coaching. He became the head coach for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.
- He took over as head coach for the 2009 season.
- He replaced his brother-in-law, Steve Folkes, who retired from coaching.
- In his first year, 2009, he led the Bulldogs to a great season.
- The team finished second in the competition.
- They made it all the way to the preliminary final.
- In that final, they played against their rivals, the Parramatta Eels.
- A huge crowd of 74,549 people watched the game.
- Even though the Bulldogs were favored to win, the Parramatta Eels won the match.
Challenges in Later Coaching Years
After a strong first year, the next two seasons were more difficult for the Bulldogs under Moore's coaching.
- In 2010 and 2011, the team did not make it to the finals.
- Because the team did not perform as well, Kevin Moore was removed as coach during the 2011 season.
Kevin Moore's Family Connections
Kevin Moore comes from a very famous family in rugby league. His family has many important people involved in the sport.
- His father was Peter "Bullfrog" Moore, a very well-known figure in rugby league.
- His sister is Lynne Anderson, who is also involved in sports management.
- He is the brother-in-law of Steve Folkes, who was also a famous player and coach for the Bulldogs.
- He is also related to other rugby league players like Garry Hughes and Graeme Hughes.
More Information
- Bulldogs profile
