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Rod Whitaker (rugby league)

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Rod Whitaker
Personal information
Full nameRodney Whitaker
Born (1963-06-02) 2 June 1963 (age 61)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988 Newcastle Knights 5 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 5 February 2019

Rod Whitaker is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad in 1988.

Background

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Whitaker played in the local leagues with Cessnock before signing with Newcastle in 1988.

Playing career

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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

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  1. ^ "Rod Whitaker – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "Knights team of 1988 reunite". Newcastle Knights.
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