Michael Beattie (born 1 July 1960) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for the St. George Dragons (

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) and Castleford ( Heritage № 662).David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Michael Beattie played left-, i.e. number 4, in Castleford's 12-12 draw with Bradford Northern in the

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Yorkshire County Cup Final

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during the 1987–88 season at

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, Leeds, on Saturday 31 October 1987.

St. George career

Michael Beattie initially played for Bexly Kingsgrove and Brighton Seagulls in the St. George Junior Rugby League, but began his senior career playing for Western Suburbs Red Devils. In 1980, he debuted with the St. George Dragons, where he formed strong partnerships with Steve Rogers, Brian Johnston, Michael O'Connor, Chris Johns & Mark Coyne during the 1980s & early 90s.

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ed by Roy Masters, he played left-, i.e. number 4, in the 6-7 defeat by Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the Grand final during the

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, he signed for Castleford from St. George Dragons on 1 June 1987, back at St. George Dragons, he was named 'Captain Of The Year' in the 1992 Dally M Awards,

ed by Brian Smith and was

in the 8-28 defeat by Brisbane Broncos in the Grand final during the

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, after which he retired from playing. He then worked for the radio station

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, and later became an assistant-

to Wayne Pearce at Balmain Tigers for a short period. With 211-appearances, he is currently fifth on St. George Dragons' "Most Career Appearances" list behind; Norm Provan (256), Billy Smith (234), Craig Young (234), and Graeme Langlands (227). Michael Beattie was awarded Life Membership of the St. George Dragons in 1990.

References

External links

Michael Beattie Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
1960 births Living people Australian rugby league players Castleford Tigers players Place of birth missing (living people) St. George Dragons captains St. George Dragons players Rugby league centres {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1960s-stub