John Chapman (rugby league)

John Chapman

Personal information
Full name	John Chapman
Born	1955 Blayney, New South Wales
Playing information
Height	5 ft 10 inch
Weight	13 st
Position	Wing
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1973–78	St George Dragons	126	39	14	0	145
1979–80	Parramatta	19	4	0	0	12
	Total	145	43	14	0	157

John Chapman was an Australian Rugby League player of the 1970s.

Career

Originally from Blayney, New South Wales, John Chapman represented N.S.W. Country as an 18-year-old in 1972 before moving to St George Dragons in 1973. He played six seasons for St George Dragons between 1973-1978 wheich included three grand final appearances. He played on the wing in the losing 1975 Grand Final team but found premiership success two years later.

John Chapman won a premiership with the Dragons , playing on the wing in the 1977 Grand Final Draw and the 1977 Grand Final Replay. He left St. George and joined Parramatta Eels for two seasons in 1979-1980, before finishing career at the Brisbane club, Redcliffe. ^[1]

References

1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. (ISBN 1875169571