Peter McLean (rugby league)

Peter McLean was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for Western Suburbs as a lock.

Peter McLean
Personal information
Full namePeter McLean
Playing information
PositionLock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1947–53 Western Suburbs 70 21 0 0 63
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1953 Western Suburbs 18 5 0 13 28
As of 19 February 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

McLean made his debut for Western Suburbs in 1947 and in his second season playing for the club was a member of the Wests side which claimed their third premiership defeating Balmain 8-5 at the Sydney Sports Ground.

In 1950, McLean played in his second grand final which was the 21-15 defeat by South Sydney. In 1952, McLean was a member of the Wests side which defeated Souths in the 1952 grand final with McLean scoring a try. This would be Western Suburbs fourth and last premiership as a stand alone club before exiting the competition in 1999. McLean played one more season in 1953 as captain-coach before retiring.[2]

References
  1. "Peter McLean - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "From the Vault: Magpies' last Grand Final victory". 28 March 2012.
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