Peter Wynn
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Peter Wynn is an Australian former professional rugby league
player for the Parramatta Eels
in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership
competition. He is the younger brother of fellow rugby league player Graeme Wynn
. His position of choice was in the second row. However, lack of players of sufficient quality at Parramatta often forced Wynn to play in the front row although this was less suited to his very tall, lanky build.
Originally beginning his career at Thirroul
in the Illawarra
competition before being signed to Parramatta in 1979. Wynn tasted his first representative success that same year making his debut for the New South Wales State of Origin
side. He was denied the Dally M
Rookie of the Year award only by his older brother.
After such a start to his first grade career the early eighties were to become forgettable ones for Wynn whom suffered several serious injuries that restricted him to just fourteen games (out of a total of 83 played by the club) in Parramatta's three premiership years 1981-82-83. Despite his injury problems Wynn tasted premiership success with the Parramatta club on three occasions in 1982, 1983 and 1986.
In 1985, Wynn was Man of the match in State of Origin game I at Lang Park
and his form throughout that series was so impressive that he was chosen to tour New Zealand and played in all three Tests. However, fitness problems prevented him from going on the 1986 Kangaroo tour, and even when fully fit and in form during 1987, Wynn was not able to break back into the representative scene. His last three seasons were severely affected by injury, with a broken ankle sidelining him after six games in 1988 and major injuries keeping him off the field in 1990 until late in the season, when he was used on the reserves bench.
After his retirement from rugby league Wynn still remained somewhat involved in the game serving as a member of the rugby league judiciary
during the 1990s and then he later opened a chain of sporting stores under the name of Peter Wynn's Score.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player for the Parramatta Eels
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...
in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership
New South Wales Rugby League premiership
The New South Wales Rugby League premiership was the first rugby league football club competition established in Australia. Run by the New South Wales Rugby League from 1908 until 1994, the premiership was the state's and later the country's elite rugby league competition...
competition. He is the younger brother of fellow rugby league player Graeme Wynn
Graeme Wynn
Graeme Wynn is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the St. George Dragons and the Western Suburbs Magpies in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership...
. His position of choice was in the second row. However, lack of players of sufficient quality at Parramatta often forced Wynn to play in the front row although this was less suited to his very tall, lanky build.
Originally beginning his career at Thirroul
Thirroul Butchers
The Thirroul Butchers are an Australian rugby league football team based in Thirroul, a coastal town of the Illawarra region. The club was formed in 1913 and entered the Illawarra Carlton League, where it still competes today.-History:...
in the Illawarra
Illawarra Rugby League
The Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs ....
competition before being signed to Parramatta in 1979. Wynn tasted his first representative success that same year making his debut for the New South Wales State of Origin
Rugby League State of Origin
State of Origin is an annual best of three series of rugby league football matches contested by the Maroons and the Blues, who represent the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales respectively...
side. He was denied the Dally M
Dally M Medal
The Dally M Medal is the premier individual award in the Australian rugby league competition, which is given to the player voted by sports commentators as the best and fairest in the competition for that year....
Rookie of the Year award only by his older brother.
After such a start to his first grade career the early eighties were to become forgettable ones for Wynn whom suffered several serious injuries that restricted him to just fourteen games (out of a total of 83 played by the club) in Parramatta's three premiership years 1981-82-83. Despite his injury problems Wynn tasted premiership success with the Parramatta club on three occasions in 1982, 1983 and 1986.
In 1985, Wynn was Man of the match in State of Origin game I at Lang Park
Suncorp Stadium
Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium...
and his form throughout that series was so impressive that he was chosen to tour New Zealand and played in all three Tests. However, fitness problems prevented him from going on the 1986 Kangaroo tour, and even when fully fit and in form during 1987, Wynn was not able to break back into the representative scene. His last three seasons were severely affected by injury, with a broken ankle sidelining him after six games in 1988 and major injuries keeping him off the field in 1990 until late in the season, when he was used on the reserves bench.
After his retirement from rugby league Wynn still remained somewhat involved in the game serving as a member of the rugby league judiciary
Judiciary
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes...
during the 1990s and then he later opened a chain of sporting stores under the name of Peter Wynn's Score.
Matches played and points scored
| Team | Years | Matches | Matches as replacement player | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirroul Thirroul Butchers The Thirroul Butchers are an Australian rugby league football team based in Thirroul, a coastal town of the Illawarra region. The club was formed in 1913 and entered the Illawarra Carlton League, where it still competes today.-History:... |
1976-1978 | ||||||
| Parramatta | 1979 - 1990 | 154 | 12 | 42 | - | - | 148 |
| New South Wales | 1979, 1984 - 1985 | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Australia | 1985 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1979 - 1990 | 163 | 12 | 43 | - | - | 152 |
External links
- http://www.peterwynnscore.com.au – Wynns' score shop
- Peter Wynn at stateoforigin.com.au