Paul Davis (rugby league) explained

Paul Davis
Birth Date:12 March 1971
Birth Place:Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
Club1:Balmain Tigers
Year1start:1992
Year1end:93
Appearances1:40
Tries1:10
Goals1:11
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:62
Yearastart:1992
Source:[1]
New:yes

Paul Davis (born 12 March 1971) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played professionally for the Balmain Tigers.

Playing career

Davis played forty matches for the Balmain Tigers between 1992 and 1993.

In 1992 he represented the Australian Aboriginies side at the Pacific Cup.[2]

Davis also played Group 2 Rugby League for Port Macquarie, Macksville and Dunghutti.

Later years

Davis coached Dunghutti in 2008.[3]

In 2009 his 15-year-old son, Paul Davis-Welsh, was killed in a car crash. Davis-Welsh was a promising junior and had signed with the Gold Coast Titans under 16s.[4] A memorial golf tournament was later set up in his name.[5] [6]

In 2009 Davis was named in the 2000–2009 Group 2 Team of the Decade.[7]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Paul-Davis/summary.html RLP
  2. Book: John Coffey, Bernie Wood . 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908–2008. Huia Publishers. 2008. 276–279. 9781869693312.
  3. https://www.seja-expertonline.com.br/ Grand final berth on the line
  4. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/fatal-crash-leaves-kempsey-in-mourning/story-e6freuy9-1225800731631 Fatal crash leaves Kempsey in mourning
  5. http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/story/2010/11/06/paul-davis-welsh-sport-golf/ Special event to remember Paul
  6. http://www.macleayargus.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/group-celebrates-the-life-of-a-lost-talent/1912411.aspx Group celebrates the life of a lost talent
  7. http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/story/2009/10/09/group-2-team-of-the-decade-2000-2009/ Group 2 'team of decade'