| Matthew Callinan | |
| Fullname: | Matthew Callinan |
| Birth Date: | 27 April 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Wingham, New South Wales, Australia |
| Club1: | Canterbury Bulldogs |
| Year1start: | 1985 |
| Year1end: | 86 |
| Appearances1: | 12 |
| Tries1: | 6 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 24 |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 14 February 2024 |
Matthew Callinan is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Canterbury-Bankstown in the NSWRL competition.
Callinan was originally from the town of Wingham and signed for Canterbury in the 1985 NSWRL season. Callinan made his first-grade debut for Canterbury in round 14 against Cronulla at Shark Park.
Despite playing only three first-grade games, Callinan was selected for Canterbury in their major semi-final against St. George, which Canterbury lost 17–6, with Callinan scoring a try. The following week, Callinan starred in Canterbury's 26–0 victory over arch-rivals Parramatta, scoring two tries. Callinan was retained on the wing for the 1985 NSWRL grand finale against St. George, which Canterbury won 7-6, claiming their 5th premiership. The following season, Callinan only played six matches for Canterbury and was released at the end of the season.[2] [3] [4]