Wayne Portlock Explained

Wayne Portlock
Fullname:Wayne Portlock
Birth Date:1962 9, df=y
Club1:North Sydney
Year1start:1984
Appearances1:13
Tries1:2
Goals1:25
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:58
Year2start:1985
Year2end:90
Appearances2:45
Tries2:11
Goals2:22
Fieldgoals2:3
Points2:91
Club3:Hull FC
Year3start:1991
Appearances3:13
Tries3:6
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:24
Source:[1]
Updated:17 January 2023

Wayne Portlock is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and for Hull FC (Heritage № 865) in England.

Playing career

Portlock made his first grade debut for North Sydney against defending premiers Parramatta in round 2 of the 1984 NSWRL season at Belmore Sports Ground. Portlock finished as the clubs second highest point scorer for the year. In 1985, Portlock joined Eastern Suburbs where he spent the next six seasons. In 1991, Portlock joined English side Hull F.C. where he played one season. He finished his career in the Group 9 Rugby League competition with the Young Cherrypickers.[2] [3]

Post playing

Following retirement, Portlock coached North Sydney at SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup levels. In 1999, he became a development officer with the New South Wales rugby league.[4] [5]

Portlock coached the Australia women's national rugby league team, the Jillaroos, in a three-match series against New Zealand in 1999, and in the 2000 Women's Rugby League World Cup.[6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wayne Portlock - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2023-01-17.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Club Player Honour Roll. www.roosters.com.au.
  4. Web site: Wayne Portlock biography. gssportsmanagement.com.au.
  5. Web site: Former league star Wayne Portlock caught up in freak Sydney storm. wwos.nine.com.au.
  6. News: League lass a touch above. Illawarra Mercury. 16 Jul 1999. 3. Murray. Dave.
  7. News: No frills in this Cup. Courier Mail. 29 Oct 2000. 143. Flanagan. Kylie.
  8. Book: rugbee.com Women's Rugby League World Series 2000 Official Programme . 2000. Harold Lacey Publications.