Dave Woods (rugby league, born 1966) explained

Dave Woods
Fullname:David Woods
Birth Date:1966 4, df=y
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1988
Year1end:89
Appearances1:42
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:12
Club2:Canberra Raiders
Year2start:1990
Appearances2:12
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Newcastle Knights
Year3start:1991
Appearances3:12
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Canberra Raiders
Year4start:1992
Year4end:93
Appearances4:13
Tries4:2
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:8
Club5:Gold Coast
Year5start:1994
Year5end:95
Appearances5:42
Tries5:9
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:36
Updated:25 January 2019
Source:[1]

David Woods (6 April 1966 – 1 January 1996) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for the Western Suburbs Magpies from 1988 to 1989, the Canberra Raiders 1990, 1992 and 1993, the Newcastle Knights in 1991 and finally the Gold Coast Chargers from 1994 to 1995.[2]

Playing career

Woods made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1988. Woods made 22 appearances in his debut year, but Western Suburbs finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon.

In 1990, Woods joined Canberra and played 12 games in their premiership winning season but did not play in the grand final victory over Penrith Panthers.

In 1992, Woods joined Newcastle before returning to Canberra in 1993. In 1994, Woods joined the Gold Coast and spent 2 years with them as they struggled near the foot of the table. Woods was found dead in a car at Burleigh Heights, Queensland on New Year's Day, 1996. Police advised there were no suspicious circumstances to his death.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dave Woods - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  3. Sydney Morning Herald, 3 January 1996. Page 41.