Stephen Broughton Explained

Stephen Broughton
Birth Date:8 March 1957
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1978
Year1end:84
Appearances1:77
Tries1:43
Goals1:1
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:156
Club2:Parramatta Eels
Year2start:1985
Appearances2:4
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
New:yes
Updated:3 July 2019

Stephen Broughton (born 8 March 1957) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Western Suburbs and Parramatta in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership competition.

Background

Broughton was born in Sydney, Australia.

He attended St Joseph's College where he excelled as a middle distance runner.

Career

Broughton joined the Western Suburbs club where he made his first grade debut in 1978 against Penrith at Penrith Park.[2] He made only a handful of first grade appearances in his first three seasons until in 1982 he cemented his position on the wing. He played in nearly all games of the 1982, 1983 & 1984 NSWRL seasons.[3]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stephen Broughton – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  3. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.