John Carlaw (born 6 February 1975 in Gosford, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional
rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A three-quarter back, he played for several
Super League and
National Rugby League clubs during his career.
Playing career
Early years
An Ourimbah junior, Carlaw started playing first grade rugby league with the Hunter Mariners club in the Australian Super League competition of 1997. Following the disbanding of that club upon the creation of the National Rugby League, he joined another new venture team, the Melbourne Storm for their first season.
Tigers
In 1999 Carlaw moved to the Balmain Tigers for their final year before they merged with Western Suburbs Magpies to form the Wests Tigers club, whom Carlaw continued to play with.
Warriors and Dragons
In 2002 Carlaw moved to the New Zealand Warriors. He played at centre their 2002 NRL Grand Final loss to the Sydney Roosters at the end of the season.[1] He played another season with New Zealand before moving to the St. George Illawarra Dragons for his final year in 2004. He played in his 150th first grade game for the Dragons against his old club, the Warriors, on 14 August 2004.[2]
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Carlaw, John |
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Australian rugby league player |
| Date of birth |
6 February 1975 |
| Place of birth |
Gosford, New South Wales |
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