- Bruce Sinclair
Bruce Sinclair (born
January 25 1965 . Rookie Year 1986) was an Australian football player.Balmain Tigers
Balmain won a lot of fans in 1986 with a backs to the wall performance almost taking them to the Grand Final. Finishing in a tie for 5th place, Balmain were asked to play
North Sydney Bears for the final playoffs spot. The Tigers were forced to win 3 sudden death matches without their inspirational lockWayne Pearce . During the season a handful of youngsters stood out for the Tigers.Paul Sironen and Bruce Sinclair were a few.In 1987 Balmain again made the playoffs finishing in 4th place after 24 rounds of competition. In the Minor Preliminary Semi the Tigers faced off against the 5th placed
South Sydney Rabbitohs . In a game that can only be regarded as extraordinary. South Sydney walked off 15-12 winners with only 1 try being scored in the entire match. 22 of the total 27 points coming from goals. Once again Bruce Sinclair putting in a handful of solid performances throughout the season.In 1988 Balmain almost pulled off the fairy tale all rugby league fans dream of when following their club team. Once again the Tigers finished the season in a 5th placed tie. Balmain were far too strong here defeating
Penrith Panthers 28-8. From here Balmain never looked back going all the way to the Grand Final. But unfortunately for the Balmain Tigers they lost toCanterbury Bulldogs 24-12.Balmain Career Statistics
North Queensland Cowboys
With a wealth of First Grade rugby league experience from his previous clubs Balmain, North Sydney and Eastern Suburbs Bruce Sinclair gave the North Queensland Cowboys a formidable front row partnership with bulky forward
Martin Bella in the Cowboys first year of top flight football in 1995.The backbone of the Cowboys strength and go forward. His excellent role model attributes gave coach
Grant Bell the easy choice of naming him in the Cowboys early years as Captain.Cowboys Statistics
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