Stephen Funnell

Steve Funnell (born 28 November 1965) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Steve Funnell
Personal information
Full nameStephen Ronald Funnell
Born (1965-11-28) 28 November 1965
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–88 St. George Dragons 45 8 18 1 69
1989 Western Suburbs 4 0 0 0 0
1992 Eastern Suburbs 1 1 2 0 8
Total 50 9 20 1 77
Source: [1]

Playing career

A former Saints junior, Funnell was a fullback for St. George for five seasons between 1984-88. He was a reserve in the 1985 Grand Final but didn't retain a first grade spot on a regular basis during his time at the Dragons.

Funnell decided to change clubs in 1989, joining Western Suburbs, and finished his career at Eastern Suburbs in 1992. [2][3][4]

Funnell captain-coached Adelong-Batlow to the 1996 Group 9 premiership.[5]

References

  1. "Stephen Funnell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players.1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  4. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  5. Govorcin, Damir. "Country Muster". Rugby League Week. Sydney: Bauer Media Group (4/09/1996): 33 via State Library of NSW.


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