Michael Eden
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Mike Eden | |
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1981–1982 1983–1984 1985–1987 1988–1989 |
Manly Easts Parramatta Gold Coast |
22 (162) 36 (348) 29 (65) 31 (142) |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Mike Eden is a former Australian rugby league player. The slightly built Eden played 118 first grade games for Manly (1981-82), Eastern Suburbs (1983-84), Parramatta (1985-87) and the Gold Coast (1988-89). Originally a half/five-eight, he later played some fullback.
An accomplished goal-kicker, he was the leading point scorer in the 1983 season, scoring 256 points (12 tries, 103 goals and 2 field goals). He also won the competition's Best and Fairest award, the Rothmans Medal, in that year.
Mike's uncle, Harry Eden, was also an Australian Rugby League(ARL) player for the St George Dragons, Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney clubs. Harry passed away in December 2006 after a long battle with cancer
Mike currently works as a solicitor on the Gold Coast.
[edit] References
- Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd, 609. ISBN 9781877082931.
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