Ian Mackay (rugby league)

Ian Mackay is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Ian Mackay
Personal information
Full nameIan Mackay
Born (1952-10-21) October 21, 1952
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1973–76 Eastern Suburbs 70 4 0 0 12
1977 South Sydney 13 0 0 0 0
Total 83 4 0 0 12
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1975 Australia 3 0 0 0 0
As of 17 April 2019
Source: [1]

Background

Mackay played his junior rugby league for Alexandria Rovers in the South Sydney competition but signed with rivals Eastern Suburbs in 1973.

Playing career

Mackay made his first grade debut for Easts in 1973. In 1974, Eastern Suburbs won the minor premiership under the coaching of Jack Gibson. Mackay was selected to play at prop in Easts 19-4 victory over Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1974 NSWRL grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground winning their first premiership in 29 years.

In 1975, Mackay was selected to play for Australia at the World Cup and featured in 3 matches. At club level, Eastern Suburbs went on to claim the 1975 minor premiership and reach the 1975 NSWRL grand final against St George. Easts went on to win their second straight premiership defeating St George 38-0 at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Mackay scoring a try. The match is mainly remembered for the white boots worn by St George player Graeme Langlands. The 38-0 scoreline remained as the heaviest defeat in a grand final until Manly defeated Melbourne 40-0 in the 2008 decider.

Mackay left Easts at the end of 1976 and joined arch rivals South Sydney. Mackay played one season for Souths in 1977 making 13 appearances before retiring.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

References
  1. "Ian Mackay- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Ian Mackay". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  4. "NRL Grand Final: South Sydney Rabbitohs looking to join rugby league's greatest drought breakers". www.abc.net.au.
  5. "PREMIERSHIP RECORDS". www.nrl.com.
  6. "Sydney Roosters to fly 1975 premiership winning team to Arthur Beetson's funeral". www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
  7. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
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