Brett Gale Explained

Brett Gale
Fullname:Brett Terence Gale
Birth Date:1964
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1982
Year1end:83
Appearances1:22
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Eastern Suburbs
Year2start:1984
Appearances2:4
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Western Suburbs
Year3start:1985
Year3end:88
Appearances3:38
Tries3:5
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:20
Club4:North Sydney
Year4start:1989
Appearances4:2
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
Source:[1]
Updated:30 December 2022

Brett Gale is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs and North Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Background

Gale is the older brother of the late Scott Gale

Playing career

Gale made his first grade debut in round 10 of the 1982 NSWRL season against Parramatta at Lidcombe Oval. Gale played from the bench as Wests defeated the defending premiers 19-7. Gale played another season with Western Suburbs in 1983 where they finished with the Wooden Spoon before transferring to Eastern Suburbs. Gale was limited to only four appearances with Easts as they finished second last on the table. Gale then transferred back to Western Suburbs with the club continuing to struggle on the field claiming the wooden spoon in 1987 and 1988. In 1989, Gale signed for North Sydney but only made two appearances for the club, the last being against Parramatta where they won 34-18 at North Sydney Oval in round 5 of the competition.[2] [3] [4]

Personal life

Following retirement from rugby league, Gale became a police officer with the NSW Police Force. In 2006, Gale was charged for robbing a Brisbane pub and later jailed for four years over the incident. In 2010, Gale was ordered to stand trial over another pub which was robbed in Nimbin.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brett Gale - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2022-12-30.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs first grade players. www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. Web site: Club Player Honour Roll. www.roosters.com.au.
  5. Web site: Ex-cops stand trial over robbery. www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
  6. Web site: Former league identity on robbery charge. www.smh.com.au.
  7. Web site: 4 years jail for Gale. www.bordermail.com.au.
  8. Web site: Former police officers plead not guilty to hotel robbery. www.nbnews.com.au.