Stephen Broughton

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Stephen Broughton
Personal information
Born (1957-03-08) 8 March 1957 (age 67)
Sydney, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1978–84 Western Suburbs 77 43 1 0 156
1985 Parramatta Eels 4 0 0 0 0
Total 81 43 1 0 156
Source: [1]
As of 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[edit]

Broughton was born in Sydney, Australia.

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

Career[edit]

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]

References[edit]

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

Sources[edit]

  • Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney