Brian "Chicka" Moore (19 April 1944 – 26 October 2014) was an Australian

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footballer and coach.

Playing career

Moore played in the

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for Newtown from 1962 to 1973 - scoring 90 tries during his long and successful career. He represented

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in 1963, 1965 and 1970. He also represented Australia, touring Great Britain and France with the 1967/68 Kangaroos, playing 11 minor tour matches but no tests. During the 1970s Moore captain-coached in the

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with the Macquarie United club. While playing football, Moore also served in the

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and in 2008, rugby league's centenary year in Australia, he was named at centre in a NSW Police team of the century.

Coaching career

Moore later coached the club for its final season, the 1983 Winfield Cup Premiership.

Post playing

In 2008, Brian 'Chicka' Moore was named in the Newtown team of the century. He died following a long illness on 26 October 2014.

References

Brian Moore at yesterdayshero.com.au
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