Dean Callaway

Dean James Callaway (born 10 December 1970) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. Callaway's position of choice was as a hooker. He played for Illawarra in Australia and London Broncos in the Super League.

Dean Callaway
Personal information
Full nameDean James Callaway
Born (1970-12-10) 10 December 1970
Australia
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight81 kg (12 st 11 lb)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1991–98 Illawarra Steelers 92 13 0 0 52
1999–00 London Broncos 58 13 0 0 52
Total 150 26 0 0 104
As of 10 June 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

Callaway made his first grade debut for Illawarra in Round 10 1991 against Manly-Warringah at WIN Stadium. In 1997, Callaway made 15 appearances as Illawarra reached the finals by finishing 6th. Callaway played in their elimination final defeat against the Gold Coast.

In 1998, Callaway made 19 appearances in what would prove to be Illawarra's final season in the top grade. Callaway captained the side in their final ever game which was in Round 24 1998 which ended in a 25-24 loss against Canterbury-Bankstown at WIN Stadium.

In 1999, Callaway joined English side the London Broncos after not being offered a contract to play with the joint venture side. Callaway made a total of 58 appearances for London and scored 13 tries before retiring.[2]

Post playing

In 2008, Callaway coached the Dapto Canaries who play in the Illawarra Rugby League competition.[3]

References
  1. "Dean Callaway - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Canaries invite past greats for celebration of heritage". Illawarra Mercury.
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