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| ELLERY
HANLEY |
PLAYED FOR
CLUB/COUNTRY |
Great Britain,
Bradford,Wigan, Leeds,West (A) Balmain(A) |
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DESCRIPTION |
In 1978 Hanley began his brilliant
career with Bradford. After 6 years there he transferred to
wigan for a then world record tranfer fee. he also spent the
1988 season with Balmain and the 1989 season with Western Suburbs.
In 89 he was recognized as the best player in the world by winning
the Golden Boot award. He also won Cup Finals at Wembley, Captained
his country, and was awarded an MBE.
I in 1991 he transferred to Leeds and spent four good years
there.
In 1995, Ellery was lured to join up with Balmain in the ARL,
signaling the end of an era for rugby league fans in Britain
– the exit of ‘The Black Pearl’. 428 tries appearances
in 498 tells it’s own story!
He spent the 1996 and 97 seasons with Balmain. he scored 12
tries and 1 field goal in his seasons down under.
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