Bruce Walker (born 8 June 1952) is an Australian former

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footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.

Playing career

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and

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representative second-row or

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forward, he played club football in Brisbane with

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before moving to Sydney to play with North Sydney for seven seasons between 1971 and 1977, and later

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with whom he won the 1978 Grand Final and played for six seasons between 1978 and 1983. Walker was then selected to go on the

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, playing in 8 matches.

Post playing

Following his retirement as a player Walker became chairman of the

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References

External links

'Bruce Walker' at ''fogs.com.au'''Bruce Walker' at ''yesterdayshero.com.au'''Queensland representative listing' at ''qrl.com.au''
1952 births Australian rugby league players Eastern Suburbs Tigers players North Sydney Bears players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Australia national rugby league team players Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players New South Wales rugby league team players Australian rugby league administrators Living people Rugby league locks Rugby league second-rows Rugby league props {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1950s-stub