Bruce Starkey

Bruce Starkey (born 18 November 1953) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played who played in Sydney's NSWRFL competition in the 1970s and 1980s.

Bruce Starkey

Personal information
Full name	Bruce Richard Starkey
Born	(1953-11-18) 18 November 1953 (age 70) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	14 st (196 lb; 89 kg)
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1974–82 St George Dragons 128 13 0 0 39 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1979 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
Source: ^[1]

Career

A St. George junior from the Arncliffe Scots Club, Starkey went on to become a dual premiership winner with the St George Dragons. He was a powerful member of the St George forward pack in the victorious 1977 Grand Final and 1979 Grand Final teams that were coached by the legendary Harry Bath. He also played in the drawn 1977 Grand Final draw. Starkey retired at the end of the 1982 season, and saw out his playing days at Cessnock, New South Wales.^[2]

Accolades

Starkey was awarded Life Membership of the St. George Dragons in 1993.

References

1. "Bruce Starkey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 Edition. (ISBN 1875169571)