Keith Blackett Explained

Keith Blackett
Fullname:Keith Blackett
Birth Date:5 July 1972
Birth Place:Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Parramatta Eels
Year1start:1994
Year1end:96
Appearances1:25
Tries1:3
Goals1:25
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:62
Club2:Gold Coast
Year2start:1997
Appearances2:7
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Source:[1]

Keith Blackett (born 5 July 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a for the Parramatta Eels and the Gold Coast Chargers in the 1990s.

Playing career

Blackett made his first grade debut for Parramatta in Round 1 of the 1994 season against the Brisbane Broncos. Blackett spent three seasons at Parramatta before moving to The Gold Coast.

Blackett made seven appearances for the club before being released. Speaking to the media in 2011, Parramatta legend Steve Ella who was working as a talent scout for the club recommended a young Darren Lockyer to the recruitment bosses at Parramatta but Ella was told that Blackett and Michael Buettner were the preferred options for the 1994 season.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keith Blackett - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Parramatta Eels turned down tip from Steve Ella to pursue a young Darren Lockyer . The Courier Mail . 2018-06-21.
  3. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.