Dwayne Barker Explained

Dwayne Barker
Fullname:Dwayne Barker
Birth Date:21 September 1983
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Height:183cm (72inches)
Weight:99kg (218lb)
Club1:Leeds Rhinos
Year1start:2002
Year1end:04
Appearances1:0
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2002(loan)
Appearances2:2
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Hull F.C.
Year3start:2003(loan)
Appearances3:1
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:→ London Broncos
Year4start:2004(loan)
Appearances4:3
Tries4:1
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Year5start:2004(loan)
Appearances5:2
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Year6start:2005
Year6end:06
Appearances6:46
Tries6:8
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:32
Club7:Castleford Tigers
Year7start:2007
Appearances7:26
Tries7:17
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:68
Club8:Harlequins RL
Year8start:2008
Appearances8:10
Tries8:1
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:4
Club9:London Skolars
Year9start:2008(loan)
Appearances9:1
Tries9:0
Goals9:0
Fieldgoals9:0
Points9:0
Club10:Halifax
Year10start:2009
Appearances10:17
Tries10:8
Goals10:0
Fieldgoals10:0
Points10:32
Year11start:2009
Appearances11:5
Tries11:1
Goals11:0
Fieldgoals11:0
Points11:4
Club12:Dewsbury Rams
Year12start:2012
Appearances12:14
Tries12:2
Goals12:0
Fieldgoals12:0
Points12:8
Updated:3 December 2017
Source:[1] [2]

Dwayne Barker (born 21 September 1983) is an English former professional rugby league footballer. Barker's usual position was, he could also operate in the centres.

Barker has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos, Hull Kingston Rovers, and the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 867). He has also enjoyed short loan spells with the London Broncos and Hull FC (Heritage № 1013).

Background

Barker was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Early career

Barker had played much of his early career at or .

He captained the Rhinos Academy to Grand Final success in 2001 beating Wigan. He originally signed for the club from local amateur team Milford ARLFC in 1999. A highly versatile player, he has even played as a . He is blessed with good ball skills and pace.[3]

Controversy

Dwayne Barker was ordered to do 150 hours of community service following an incident outside a Leeds nightclub in July 2002.[4]

Chev Walker and Ryan Bailey were sent to young offenders institutions for their involvement in a city centre brawl. Walker was sentenced to 18 months whilst his then Leeds teammate Bailey was given nine months' detention after an incident outside a Leeds nightclub in July 2002. Rochdale Hornets player Paul Owen was gaoled for 15 months.

All four pleaded guilty to violent disorder at a previous hearing.

The court heard how the brawl began after Owen was said to have been tricked into handing over his mobile phone to an unidentified woman outside Creation nightclub. As he tried to recover it, the Leeds players thought she was being assaulted and set about Owen.

A four-minute video of the brawl was played which showed the Leeds players trading kicks and blows with Owen. At one point Owen was seen to punch Barker to the ground and as he struggled to regain his feet he was kicked in the head and knocked out.

The judge said Barker had played a limited role in the violence.[5]

Harlquins RL

Dwayne Barker signed a 12-month contract with Harlequins RL for 2008's Super League XIII season.[6] [7] [8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwayne Barker . loverugbyleague . 4 February 2020 . 27 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181127195240/https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/dwayne-barker/ . dead .
  2. Web site: Blake Leary - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 2016-07-25.
  3. Web site: Dwayne Barker. SL Stats. 2007-10-29. 2007-10-29. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722063214/http://www.slstats.org/p320/Dwayne%20Barker.html. 2011-07-22.
  4. Web site: Rhinos condemn guilty stars. BBC. 2003-07-29. 2007-10-28.
  5. Web site: Rugby league stars jailed. BBC. 2003-07-29. 2007-10-28.
  6. Web site: Barker Joins Quins. SportingLife. 2007-10-26. 2007-10-29.
  7. Web site: Quins sign Barker from Castleford. BBC. 2007-10-26. 2007-10-29.
  8. Web site: Barker signs for Quins. Sky Sports. 2007-10-26. 2007-10-29.
  9. Web site: Dwayne Barker joins Quins RL. Quins. 2007-10-26. 2007-10-29.