Craig Hall (rugby league, born 1977) explained

Craig Hall
Fullname:Craig Hall
Birth Date:6 November 1977
Birth Place:Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2003
Year1end:05
Appearances1:39
Tries1:18
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:72
Updated:7 February 2019
Source:[1]
New:yes

Craig Hall (born 6 November 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played in the National Rugby League for the Newcastle Knights between 2003 and 2005.

Background

Hall was born in Hornsby, New South Wales and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, where he played his junior rugby league for the Caloundra Sharks.[2] [3]

Playing career

Hall made his first grade debut for Newcastle against Parramatta in Round 3 2003. Hall played in the clubs 2003 elimination final loss against the Sydney Roosters.

In 2005, he was named in the Queensland's Emerging Origin squad in the pre-season but only managed to make 4 appearances in total as Newcastle finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. Hall's last game in first grade was a 50-0 loss against Parramatta in Round 14 2005.[4]

In 2006, it was revealed that Hall was close to signing with English side Wakefield Trinity but the players transfer was cancelled after he suffered a serious knee injury in the 2005 off season.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Craig Hall – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. Rugby League Project.
  2. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/sport/hall-to-miss-out-on-super-league/news-story/d9060f646a05d0057e0251e8b28050d0
  3. https://leagueunlimited.com/news/caleb-calls-spot-home
  4. Web site: OFFICIAL DEBUT NUMBERS. Newcastle Knights. 7 February 2019. 3 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403110740/https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/about/club-history/official-debut-numbers/. dead.
  5. Web site: Hall to miss out on Super League. sunshinecoastdaily.com.au.