Jay Hoffman (rugby league) explained

Jay Hoffman
Fullname:Jay Hoffman
Birth Date:1958 1, df=y
Birth Place:Australia
Height:173cm (68inches)
Weight:73kg (161lb)
Retired:yes
Club1:Brothers (Brisbane)
Club2:Canberra Raiders
Year2start:1982
Year2end:87
Appearances2:111
Tries2:9
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:35
Teama:Queensland
Yearastart:1979
Yearaend:80
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:NRL Stats

Jay Hoffman (born 20 January 1958[1]) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for the Canberra Raiders in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, primarily as a . He is the father of the rugby league footballer; Ryan Hoffman.[2]

Prior to his move to Canberra, Hoffman played for Brisbane's Past Brothers in the Brisbane Rugby League. While playing for Brothers, Hoffman was selected to represent Queensland for three matches. In 1979, he played for the state against New South Wales and Great Britain, and in 1980 against New South Wales in one of the non-State of Origin matches.[3]

In 1983 and 1985, Hoffman was awarded the Clubman of the Year at Canberra.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Gary Lester . The Sun Book of Rugby League – 1983. 1983. John Fairfax Marketing. Sydney. 0-909558-83-3.
  2. News: The Sydney Morning Herald. So it is a family game, after all. 6 October 2008. 17 April 2004.
  3. Web site: Queensland Rugby League . Queensland Representatives – H . 6 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080720070015/http://www.qrl.com.au/qrl_history/qld_rep_h.php . 20 July 2008 . dead .
  4. Web site: Canberra Raiders . Canberra Raiders History – Award Winners . 6 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080722083752/http://www.raiders.com.au/www/history/awards/ . 22 July 2008 . dead .