Steve Gearin
SeaEagleRock8 said:
I played for the mighty Manly Sea Eagles, of course. I didn't say how many games :idea:
I'm a winger of proven ability, but not really a 'rep star'. One match for City 2nds in 1981
In addition to being a good finisher, I'm an accomplished goalkicker to boot. 85 tries, nearly 600 goals in top grade
Although I scored many tries and kicked many goals in my career, one moment is often mentioned when my name comes up. "He played in Canterburys 1980 Grand Final win against Easts where he scored the greatest Australian Grand Final try in history" [**this now been upstaged in 2008!!!!]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gearin
He was the NSW Rugby Football League's top point scorer in 1980 and 1984.
His club career statistics were:
Canterbury Bulldogs: 1975-1982, 1985-1986. Games 127, Tries 70, Goals 437, Points 1,006
St. George Dragons: 1983-1984. Games 47, Tries 15, Goals 161, Points 382
Manly Sea Eagles: 1986. Games 3, Tries 0, Goals 0, Points 0
Steve Gearin was spotted by Peter Moore when he was playing in the Commenwealth Bank Cup in 1974. He joined Canterbury Bankstown in 1975. He made his first grade debut in 1976 against the Newtown Jets at Belmore Sports Ground. At the end of his first year of first grade his stat ended up playing 6 games, scoring 2 tries for 6 points. In 1977 he scored 5 tries in a trial against the Queanbeyan Blues. His 1977 season was interrupted by injury. He became a regular first grader in 1978. In 1979 he broke George Taylforths 1967 goal kicking record of 204 points in the process. He played in Canterburys 1979 Grand Final loss to St.George where he scored 1 try and booted 2 goals. He scored 7 points on Grand Final day. In 1980 he was the New South Wales Rugby Leagues top point scorer. He played in Canterburys 1980 Grand Final win against Easts where he scored the greatest Australian Grand Final try in history. He also booted 6 goals from 6 attempts. He scored 15 points on Grand Final day. His 1980 stat ended up playing 24 games, scoring 14 tries, booting 89 goals for 220 points. His 1981 and 1982 seasons were again interrupted by injury. In 1983 he joined St.George. In the 1983 Quarter Final he kicked the 2 winning goals for the Saints to beat the Balmain Tigers 17-14. In 1984 he again was New South Wales Rugby Leagues top point scorer. At the end of his 2 year stint at the Dragons his stat ended up playing 47 games, scoring 15 tries and booting 161 goals for 382 points. He returned to Canterbury in 1985 where he played 13 games, scoring 7 tries and booting 32 goals for 92 points. In 1986 he was playing reserve grade and decided to join Manly Warringah to get some more first grade games under his belt.
He only played 3 games for Manly and played the rest of the 1986 season in reserve grade. At the end of the 1986 season he decided to retire. He never played International Rugby League or State Of Origin. He only played for City Seconds in 1981.
ahhhh...finally!!!
