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Michael Appleby (rugby league)

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Michael Appleby
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1990–91 Canterbury Bulldogs 1 0 0 0 0
1992–94 Eastern Suburbs 17 3 0 0 12
1995 Parramatta Eels 2 0 0 0 0
Total 20 3 0 0 12
Source: [1]

Michael Appleby is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Eastern Suburbs and the Parramatta Eels.

Rugby league career

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Appleby started his career at Canterbury, where he played as a forward. He featured mostly in the lower grades for the Bulldogs, with only one first-grade appearance. In 1991 he was a member of Canterbury's Under-21s premiership team.[citation needed]

While at Eastern Suburbs he transitioned into a winger and had his breakthrough season in 1993, earning a Rising Star nomination.[2] He scored two tries in Easts' round five win over South Sydney and featured in each of the first eight rounds, before suffering a broken cheekbone.[3][4]

Following the 1994 season, Appleby moved to the Parramatta Eels and played first-grade at his new club as a lock.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. ^ "Tackle victim bracing for Wests' barrage". The Canberra Times. 27 March 1993. p. 13 (Saturday Magazine). Retrieved 7 June 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Easts' eyes on video". The Canberra Times. 10 April 1993. p. 49. Retrieved 7 June 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Sheens renews call for Cup lay-off". The Canberra Times. 9 May 1993. p. 18. Retrieved 7 June 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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