John Abbott (born 15 February 1953 in Innisfail, Queensland) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Canterbury-Bankstown club[2] and in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs club, winning grand finals with them in 1977[3] and 1978. He played predominantly as a second row forward.

John Abbott
Personal information
Born (1953-02-15) 15 February 1953 (age 71)
Innisfail, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1973–7? Fortitude Valley
1979 Canterbury-Bankstown 10 0 0 0 0
1980 Eastern Suburbs 15 4 0 0 12
Total 25 4 0 0 12
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1980 Eastern Suburbs 21 6 0 15 29
Source: [1]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ John Abbott at yesterdayshero.com.au
  3. ^ 1977 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Archived 25 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine at queensland.rleague.com
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