Paul Thompson (rugby league)

Australian rugby league footballer

Paul Thompson

Personal information

Full name| Paul Thompson
Born|  (1961-01-23) 23 January 1961 (age 63)

Playing information

Position| Five-eighth
| Club

Years  | Team  | Pld | T | G | FG | P
1982–84  | Illawarra Steelers | 35  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 24
1985  | Canberra Raiders | 3  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
| Total  | 38  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 24

Source: [1]

As of 6 February 2023

Paul Thompson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Illawarra and Canberra in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

## Playing career

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Thompson made his first-grade debut in round 5 of the 1982 NSWRFL season against North Sydney at the Wollongong Showground. Thompson played 15 games for Illawarra in their inaugural season scoring one try. Thompson would go on to make a total of 35 appearances for Illawarra scoring six tries. In 1985, Thompson joined Canberra and played three games.[2][3][4]

## References

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1. ^ "Paul Thompson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
2. ^ "Illawarra Steelers kicked off 30 years ago". www.illawarramercury.com.au. 26 February 2012.
3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
4. ^ "Canberra Raiders all time first grade player list". www.raiders.com.au.

*[Pld]: Played
*[T]: Tries
*[G]: Goals
*[FG]: Field goals
*[P]: Points