Steve O'Callaghan

Steve O'Callaghan is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. O'Callaghan played for Canberra in the NSWRL competition. O'Callaghan was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever game.

Steve O'Callaghan
Personal information
Full nameSteve O'Callaghan
Born13 July 1959
Playing information
PositionWing, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1982–87 Canberra Raiders 48 7 11 0 49
As of 28 February 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

In 1982, O'Callaghan joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever game, a 37–7 loss against South Sydney at Redfern Oval.

O'Callaghan played in the club's first win, a 12–11 victory over Newtown at Seiffert Oval with O'Callaghan kicking a goal from the sideline to win the match.

Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.

O'Callaghan played with Canberra until the end of the 1987 season before retiring and was not a part of the club's maiden grand final appearance against Manly.[2][3][4][5]

Post playing

O'Callaghan went on to work for the Australian Federal Police in Canberra.[6]

References
  1. "Steve O'Callaghan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au.
  4. "Memorable Seiffert Oval moments as Canberra Raiders prepare to write another chapter". www.smh.com.au.
  5. "Stinky Raiders sweat it out". Daily Telegraph.
  6. "Heroin sentence leaves family reeling". The Canberra Times.


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