Matt Dunford Explained

Matt Dunford
Birth Date:4 March 1968
Retired:yes
Club1:Manly Sea Eagles
Year1start:1990
Year1end:96
Appearances1:81
Tries1:7
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:28
Club2:London Broncos
Year2start:1997
Year2end:98
Appearances2:25
Tries2:6
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:1
Points2:25
Source:[1]
Updated:7 November 2019

Matt Dunford (born 4 March 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Dunford played for Manly-Warringah in the NSWRL, and the ARL and London Broncos in the Super League.

Playing career

Dunford made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in round 1 1990 against Balmain at Leichhardt Oval. In the same year, Dunford played in Manly's minor semi-final loss against the Brisbane Broncos.

In 1991, Dunford played 21 games for Manly including both of their finals matches which ended in defeat. Dunford subsequently played for Manly in their 1994 finals campaign where they were once again defeated by Brisbane.

In the 1995 ARL season, Dunford played 9 games for Manly as the club won the minor premiership losing only twice in the process but did not feature in their finals campaign or grand final loss to Canterbury. In the 1996 ARL season, Dunford only featured in 2 games for Manly as they won the minor premiership for a second consecutive year.[2] [3]

In 1997, Dunford signed for English side the London Broncos and played two seasons with them before retiring.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt Dunford - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-11-07.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: It was league's big name family affair at Brookie. Daily Telegraph.