Russell Wyer Explained

Russell Wyer
Birth Date:17 May 1972
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1990
Year1end:93
Appearances1:28
Tries1:9
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:36
Club2:Newcastle Knights
Year2start:1994
Appearances2:19
Tries2:11
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:44
Club3:Parramatta Eels
Year3start:1995
Year3end:97
Appearances3:25
Tries3:8
Goals3:1
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:34
Updated:18 January 2019
Source:[1]

Russell Wyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition.[2]

Playing career

Wyer made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1990 at the age of 18 scoring 2 tries in his first game against Penrith.

After 4 years at Wests, Wyer joined Newcastle in 1994 and finished top try scorer at the club. In 1995, Wyer joined Parramatta and in 1997 played in both finals matches for the club, this was the first time since 1986 that Parramatta had qualified for the finals.

Wyer's final match in first grade was the 1997 elimination final loss against North Sydney.[3]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Russell Wyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/russell-wyer/summary.html RugbyLeagueProject profile
  3. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.