Rod Whitaker (rugby league)
Rod Whitaker is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad in 1988.
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| Full name | Rodney Whitaker | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 June 1963 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Whitaker played in the local leagues with Cessnock before signing with Newcastle in 1988.
Playing career
Whitaker made his first grade debut for Newcastle in Round 1 1988 against the Parramatta Eels in the club's inaugural match. Whitaker played four more games for Newcastle. His last match in first grade was a 14-8 loss against the Penrith Panthers.[2]
References
- "Rod Whitaker - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "Knights team of 1988 reunite". Newcastle Knights.
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