Stephen Butler (rugby league)

Stephen Butler (born 1954) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in Sydney's NSWRFL competition in the 1970s. He was a two-time premiership winner in his three year career in the top grade.[1]

Stephen Butler
Personal information
Full nameStephen Butler
Born1954
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1977–79 St George Dragons 36 12 0 0 36

Career

Butler came through the junior ranks at the St George Dragons - the S.G. Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup. He was graded in 1976 and played most of the year in the Under23s.[1]

He won a premiership with St George Dragons in his debut first grade year in 1977 after replacing Tony Graham in the starting line up. He played wing in the 1977 drawn Grand Final and the 1977 Grand Final replay and had a marvellous year under the coaching of Harry Bath.[1]

He played 1978, and was a reserve back in the 1979 Grand Final taking the field late in the match to replace the injured Michael Sorridimi. He retired after the match.[2][1]

References
  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. ISBN 1875169571
  2. Big League Magazine. 24-30 September 1977. Article 'BUTLER'. (page 32-33)
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