Glen Liddiard (born 28 November 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
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| Born | 28 November 1969 Penrith, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Five-eighth, Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | David Liddiard (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning his career at the age of 16 playing as a winger for Oldham (Heritage № 910), Liddiard later played primarily as a fullback, five-eighth, or centre for the Parramatta Eels, the Penrith Panthers, the North Sydney Bears, another stint with Oldham, the South Queensland Crushers, and the Hull Sharks (Heritage № 923).
Early life edit
Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Liddiard is a Biripi (Aboriginal Australian) man through his maternal ancestry.[3] He grew up in Werrington, New South Wales, playing junior rugby league for the Colyton Colts.[3] He was an 1986 Australian Schoolboys representative player while attending Cambridge Park High School. He is the younger brother of David Liddiard.[4]
Playing career edit
Liddiard moved to England for the 1985–86 Northern Hemisphere winter when his older brother David was signed by Oldham. After impressing in a reserve grade game,[3] Liddiard was selected to make his debut in Oldham's first team at the age of 16 years and 17 days.[5]
From 1988 to 1991 he made 46 first-grade appearances for Parramatta in the NSWRL.
In the 1992 NSWRL season, Liddiard joined reigning premiers Penrith.[6] He was a passenger in the car crash that killed his teammate Ben Alexander on 21 June 1992.[7][8] Liddiard took leave following the crash, and shortly thereafter was reportedly pushed out of the club after missing training sessions.[9] Liddiard told The Western Weekender in 2020 that he was subsequently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.[3]
Liddiard finished his NSWRL/ARL career with one season stints at North Sydney and South Queensland, between which he played for Oldham in England.[10] He then returned to England and played with the Hull Sharks.[11]
Post-playing career edit
Liddiard has been an Indigenous welfare officer for the Penrith Panthers since 2012.[12][13] In 2016, he was awarded Penrith's Clubman of the Year award in recognition of his work.[14][15]
In 2024, Liddiard was the welfare officer of the Indigenous All Stars for the 2024 All Stars match.[16]
Personal life edit
Liddiard has three children.[3] His son Tyran played for the Aboriginal cricket team during their 2018 tour of England, which marked the 150th anniversary of the original tour by the Aboriginal team in 1868.[17]
References edit
- ^ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
- ^ "Glen Liddiard". Rugby League Project.
- ^ a b c d e Multiple sources:
- "Podcast: Clear perspective through a turbulent career for Glen Liddiard". Western Weekender. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- Jonathan Robinson-Lees (16 July 2020). "Passion & Perspective: Episode 14 - Glen Liddiard" (Podcast). Western Weekender. Retrieved 31 March 2024 – via SoundCloud.
- ^ Bradford, Brendan (1 October 2022). "The brothers built by western Sydney's biggest clubs". Code Sports. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Glen Liddiard". Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Liddiard contract". The Canberra Times. 24 December 1991. p. 17. Retrieved 10 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Alexander 'ran red light'". The Canberra Times. 23 June 1992. p. 20. Retrieved 9 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Masters, Roy (12 September 1992). "The Return of the Chocolate Soldiers". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 31 March 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sarno, Tony (16 July 1992). "Alexander and friends flee strife". Sydney Morning Herald – via NewsBank.
- ^ "Ex-Raider delivers last blow". The Canberra Times. 8 February 1994. p. 19. Retrieved 10 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (29 June 1997). "Rugby League: Hull's party on ice". The Independent.
- ^ "Panthers' unseen hero". Western Weekender. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Liddiard honoured for off field work". National Indigneous Radio Service. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "2016 Club Person of the Year". Penrith Panthers. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Pollard, Krystyna (6 October 2016). "Forward named winner of 2016 Merv Cartwright Medal at glittering ceremony". Penrith City Gazette. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016.
- ^ "Jordan Grant named for Indigenous All Stars". Penrith Panthers. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Knowles, Rachel (28 March 2023). "Tyran was 'so bored' playing his first cricket match. Now he's representing his people on the world stage". SBS. Retrieved 31 March 2024.