Grant Hedger

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Grant Hedger (Bondi, New South Wales) was a rugby league footballer of the 1970s. He played in Australia's major competition - the New South Wales Rugby League(NSWRL).

Hedger played for the Eastern Suburbs club, progressing through the lower grades he made his 1st grade debut in 1975. The hard working Rugby league Forward played in 36 matches for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the years 1975-78. During the 1976 NSWRFL season, Hedger played in the forwards to help Eastern Suburbs claim victory in their unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge match against British champions St. Helens in Sydney.

During his first season Hedger was a member of Easts' premiership winning side that defeated St George by a record 38-0 margin.

References

The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson

v t e Eastern Suburbs Roosters squad - 1975 NSWRFL Premiers (11th title)

1. Ian Schubert 2. Bruce Pickett 3. John Brass 4. John Rheinberger 5. Bill Mullins 6. John Peard 7. Johnny Mayes 8. Ian McKay 9. Elwyn Walters 10. Grant Hedger 11. Arthur Beetson (c) 12. Ron Coote 13. Kevin Stevens 14. Bunny Reilly 15. Des O'Reilly Coach: Jack Gibson

v t e Eastern Suburbs Roosters squad – 1976 World Club Challenge winners

1 Russell Fairfax 2 Ian Schubert 3 Mark Harris 4 John Brass 5 Bill Mullins 6 Trevor Barnes 7 Kevin Stevens 8 Barry Reilly 9 Arthur Beetson (c) 10 Ian Mackay 11 Royce Ayliffe 12 Elwyn Walters 13 Kel Jones 14 Robert Laurie 15 John Mayes 16 Grant Hedger 17 Greg Townsend Coach: Jack Gibson

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