Stephen Funnell Explained

Steve Funnell
Fullname:Stephen Ronald Funnell
Birth Date:28 November 1965
Birth Place:Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George Dragons
Year1start:1984
Year1end:88
Appearances1:45
Tries1:8
Goals1:18
Fieldgoals1:1
Points1:69
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1989
Appearances2:4
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Eastern Suburbs
Year3start:1992
Appearances3:1
Tries3:1
Goals3:2
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
Source:[1]

Steve Funnell (born 28 November 1965) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Playing career

A former Saints junior, Funnell was a fullback for St. George for five seasons between 1984 and 1988. He was a reserve in the 1985 Grand Final but didn't retain a first grade spot on a regular basis during his time at the Dragons.

Funnell decided to change clubs in 1989, joining Western Suburbs, and finished his career at Eastern Suburbs in 1992.[2] [3] [4]

Funnell captain-coached Adelong-Batlow to the 1996 Group 9 premiership.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stephen Funnell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players.1995
  3. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters.
  4. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  5. Country Muster. Rugby League Week . 4/09/1996 . Sydney . Bauer Media Group . Govorcin. Damir . 33.