Michael Pobjie Explained

Michael Pobjie
Fullname:Michael Pobjie
Birth Date:28 April 1961
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1981
Year1end:82
Appearances1:22
Tries1:6
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Year2start:1983
Year2end:87
Appearances2:91
Tries2:28
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:112
Year3start:1985
Year3end:86
Appearances3:9
Tries3:1
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:4
Year4start:1988
Year4end:90
Appearances4:37
Tries4:5
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:20
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Michael Pobjie (born 28 April 1961) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. Pobjie played for Newtown, Souths and Balmain in the NSWRL competition, and for Salford in England. He played at either Fullback or Centre.

Playing career

Pobjie started his first grade career at Newtown in 1981 but was not a part of the side which made the 1981 grand final against Parramatta. In 1983, Pobjie moved to Souths and played there for five seasons before moving to Balmain. Pobjie played in 1988 and 1989 grand finals for Balmain losing on both occasions, the latter of which has been described as one of the greatest grand finals of all time.[2]

Post playing

After retiring from rugby league, Pobjie became managing director of Prouds homes in Sydney's west but the company later collapsed and was liquidated.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Pobjie - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Whittacker/Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Web site: As dodgy as all get-out - National - www.smh.com.au. www.smh.com.au.
  4. Web site: We're for Sydney . Daily Telegraph . 2018-06-22.