| 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 only playing three first grade games, Callinan was selected for Canterbury in their major semi-final against St. George which Canterbury would lose 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 would be retained on the wing for the 1985 NSWRL grand final against St. George which Canterbury would win 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]