Wayne Portlock
Personal information
Full nameWayne Portlock
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984 North Sydney 13 2 25 0 58
1985–90 Eastern Suburbs 45 11 22 3 91
1991 Hull F.C. 13 6 0 0 24
Total 71 19 47 3 173
Source: [1]
As of 17 January 2023

Wayne Portlock is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and for Hull F.C. in the England.

Playing career

Portlock made his first grade debut for North Sydney against defending premiers Parramatta in round 2 of the 1984 NSWRL season at Belmore Sports Ground. Portlock finished as the clubs second highest point scorer for the year. In 1985, Portlock joined Eastern Suburbs where he spent the next six seasons. In 1991, Portlock joined English side Hull F.C. where he played one season. He finished his career in the Group 9 Rugby League competition with the Young Cherrypickers.[2][3]

Post playing

Following retirement, Portlock coached North Sydney at SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup levels. In 1999, he became a development officer with the New South Wales rugby league.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Wayne Portlock - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ↑ "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Wayne Portlock biography". gssportsmanagement.com.au.
  5. ↑ "Former league star Wayne Portlock caught up in freak Sydney storm". wwos.nine.com.au.
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