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Tony Hearn (rugby league)

Tony Hearn
Personal information
Full nameAnthony Hearn
Born (1969-08-18) 18 August 1969 (age 55)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1992–95 North Sydney 75 4 0 0 16
1996 South Queensland 15 0 0 0 0
1997–98 St George 25 0 0 0 0
Total 115 4 0 0 16
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–97 Queensland 7 0 0 0 0

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Tony Hearn (born 18 August 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Hearn played for the North Sydney Bears, South Queensland Crushers, and St. George Dragons. He also represented Queensland in 7 state of Origin games between 1995 and 1997. While not born in Queensland, Hearn grew up there.[2]

Playing career

Hearn made his first-grade debut for North Sydney in Round 3 1992 against St George.

In 1994, Hearn made 16 appearances for Norths as the club finished 2nd on the table, enjoying their best season in several years. Norths reached the preliminary final but were defeated by eventual premiers Canberra, with Hearn playing in the match.

In 1995, Norths qualified for the finals, with Hearn making 10 appearances. His final game for Norths was a 14–14 draw against the Gold Coast.

In 1996, Hearn joined South Queensland and made 15 appearances for the club as they finished last on the table.

In 1997, Hearn joined St George playing with them for 2 seasons before retiring at the end of 1998.

References

  1. ^ "Tony Hearn - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (ISBN 1875169571)