John Mackay (rugby league)

John Mackay is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership. He played with Sydney club Eastern Suburbs in the years 1976, 1978–1979 and 1983–1988. He also played for the Newtown Jets from 1980 to 1982.

John Mackay
Personal information
Born (1956-03-02) 2 March 1956 (age 68)
Macksville, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1976–79 Eastern Suburbs 32 4 0 0 12
1980–82 Newtown 23 0 0 0 0
1983–88 Eastern Suburbs 63 3 0 0 12
Total 118 7 0 0 24
Source: [1]

A Backrower, Mackay played in 94 first grade matches for Eastern Suburbs, and 21 for the Newtown Jets club.

His son Shawn was a member of Easts Jersey Flegg (U21) winning side in the 2002 season. His son died 6 April 2009 from an infection following a motor vehicle accident.

References

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  1. ^ "John Mackay – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players (Alan Whiticker and Glen Hudson)