Ian Mackay (rugby league)

Australian rugby league footballer

Ian Mackay

Personal information

Full name| Ian Mackay
Born|  (1952-10-21) 21 October 1952 (age 72)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Playing information

Position| Prop
| 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

Source: [1]

As of 17 April 2019

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.

## Background

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Mackay played his junior rugby league for Alexandria Rovers in the South Sydney competition but signed with rivals Eastern Suburbs in 1973.He also played for Paddington Colts in the Eastern Suburbs Junior League from 1969 to 1972.

## Playing career

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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

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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. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.

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Eastern Suburbs Roosters squad - 1974 NSWRFL Premiers (10th title)

* 1\. Russell Fairfax
* 2\. Jim Porter
* 3\. John Brass
* 4\. Mark Harris
* 5\. Bill Mullins
* 6\. John Peard
* 7\. Johnny Mayes

* 8\. Ian Mackay
* 9\. Elwyn Walters
* 10\. Ken Jones
* 11\. Arthur Beetson (c)
* 12\. Bunny Reilly
* 13\. Ron Coote

* 14\. Greg Bandiera
* 15\. Harry Cameron
* Coach: Jack Gibson

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Eastern Suburbs Roosters squad - 1975 NSWRFL Premiers (11th title)

* 1\. Ian Schubert
* 2\. Bruce Pickett
* 3\. John Brass
* 4\. John Rheinberger
* 5\. Bill Mullins
* 6\. John Peard
* 7\. Johnny Mayes

* 8\. Ian Mackay
* 9\. Elwyn Walters
* 10\. Grant Hedger
* 11\. Arthur Beetson (c)
* 12\. Ron Coote
* 13\. Kevin Stevens

* 14\. Bunny Reilly
* 15\. Des O'Reilly

* Coach: Jack Gibson

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*[FG]: Field goals
*[P]: Points
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