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Stephen Funnell

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Steve Funnell
Personal information
Full nameStephen Ronald Funnell
Born (1965-11-28) 28 November 1965 (age 58)
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–88 St. George Dragons 45 8 18 1 69
1989 Western Suburbs 4 0 0 0 0
1992 Eastern Suburbs 1 1 2 0 8
Total 50 9 20 1 77
Source: [1]

Steve Funnell (born 28 November 1965) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Playing career

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A former Saints junior, Funnell was a fullback for St. George for five seasons between 1984 and 1988. He was a reserve in the 1985 Grand Final but didn't retain a first grade spot on a regular basis during his time at the Dragons.

Funnell decided to change clubs in 1989, joining Western Suburbs, and finished his career at Eastern Suburbs in 1992. [2][3][4]

Funnell captain-coached Adelong-Batlow to the 1996 Group 9 premiership.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Stephen Funnell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players.1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  4. ^ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  5. ^ Govorcin, Damir. "Country Muster". Rugby League Week (4/09/1996). Sydney: Bauer Media Group: 33.