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John Sparks (rugby league)

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Playing career
References

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John Sparks is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. Sparks was a foundation player for Illawarra playing in the clubs first game.

Playing career

Sparks made his first grade debut for Balmain in Round 4 1981 against Canterbury at Leichhardt Oval with the match finishing in a 52-13 loss.

Balmain went on to finish with the wooden spoon after coming last in 1981 and was one of only four times that the foundation club would ever come last in its entire history.

In 1982, Sparks joined newly admitted Illawarra and played in the clubs first ever game which was against Penrith at WIN Stadium and ended in a 17-7 loss. Sparks finished as the clubs joint top try scorer in its inaugural year with 13 tries.

Sparks played 2 more seasons with Illawarra before retiring at the end of 1984.^[2]^[3]^[4]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/john-sparks/summary.html|title=John Sparks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project|website=Rugbyleagueproject.org}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/639444/illawarra-steelers-kicked-off-30-years-ago/|title=Illawarra Steelers kicked off 30 years ago|website=Illawarra Mercury}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/no-such-thing-as-a-free-punch-20060826-gdo9cz.html/|title=No such thing as a free punch|website=Sydney Morning Herald}}
4. ^Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) {{ISBN|1875169571}}

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