Adam Wright (rugby league) explained

Adam Wright
Fullname:Adam Wright
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1995
Year1end:96
Appearances1:5
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Source:[1]

Adam Wright (1975 – 17 July 1998) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice was as a prop.[2]

Background

He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Robert (Bobby) and Barbara. He grew up in Haberfield in the inner west of Sydney.

Wright was shot and killed outside of the Five Dock Hotel on 17 July 1998. Organised crime figure Michael Kanaan was convicted of Wright's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adam Wright - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Adam Wright. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Web site: End of a violent era. www.smh.com.au.