Charlie McAlister is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who played professionally in England and Australia.
McAlister played for the Newcastle Knights in 1988. He then moved to England and played for the Oldham Bears between 1988/89 and 1990/91. McAlister earned a Kiwi Trial in 1989.[1] McAlister then spent the 1992/93 season with the Sheffield Eagles before returning to Oldham for the 1993/94 season.
McAlister also played for the Castleford Tigers and was later the coach of the Manawatu Rugby Union team.
He is also father of All Black and Blues player Luke McAlister and northern mystics player Kayla McAlister. He currently acts as Luke's manager.[2]