Simon Booth (rugby league, born 1956)

Simon Connelly Booth (born 5 October 1956) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for Manly Warringah and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.

Simon Booth
Personal information
Full nameSimon Connelly Booth
Born (1956-10-05) 5 October 1956
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1977–82 Manly Warringah 115 30 0 0 90
1983–84 Balmain Tigers 25 5 0 0 20
Total 140 35 0 0 110
Source: [1]

Recruited from Lakes United in Newcastle, Booth was a centre and winger during his career.[2]

Booth featured in Manly's 1978 premiership team, playing on the wing in both the grand final draw and replay win over Cronulla.

In 1983 and 1984 he played for Balmain, under his former Manly coach Frank Stanton.[3]

References

  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. "Important game for New Zealand". The Canberra Times. 24 May 1975. p. 37. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. "Eden kicks the Saints out of business". The Canberra Times. 25 July 1983. p. 13. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
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