Peter Grounds is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Balmain in the NSWRL competition.

Peter Grounds
Personal information
Full namePeter Grounds
Born (1960-01-27) 27 January 1960 (age 64)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–82 Balmain 14 1 0 0 3
1983–84 Eastern Suburbs 20 4 0 0 16
1986 Balmain 2 0 0 0 0
Total 36 5 0 0 19
Source: [1]
As of 20 January 2023

Playing career edit

Grounds made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 4 of the 1981 NSWRFL season against Canterbury at Leichhardt Oval. Grounds played on the wing in the clubs 52-13 loss. Grounds played a total of four matches in his first season with the club as Balmain came last on the table and claimed only the third Wooden Spoon in their long history. After a further year with Balmain, Grounds signed for Eastern Suburbs where he spent the next two seasons. In 1986, Grounds returned to Balmain and played a further two matches for the club.[2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Peter Grounds - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 20 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.