Chris Blair (rugby league) explained

Chris Blair
Fullname:Christopher Blair
Birth Date:1964 2, df=yes
Club1:Penrith Panthers
Year1start:1985
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1988
Year2end:89
Appearances2:17
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Source:[1]
Updated:28 December 2022

Chris Blair is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Western Suburbs and Penrith in the NSWRL competition.

Background

Blair is the older brother of Cameron Blair who played 183 first grade games between 1986-1997.

Playing career

Blair made his first grade debut for Penrith in round 11 of the 1985 NSWRL season against Western Suburbs at Penrith Stadium. Blair made one further appearance that year against Balmain. Later that year, Penrith would qualify for their first finals series since entering the competition in 1967. In 1988, Blair joined Western Suburbs however the club would struggle on the field finishing with the Wooden Spoon. Blair spent one further year at Western Suburbs with his final appearance in the top grade coming against his former team Penrith where Wests lost 37-0.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Blair - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2022-12-28.
  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.