Greg Hawick was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach.
11 Facts About Greg Hawick
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Greg Hawick made his first-grade debut with Souths in 1950 as a lock forward but subsequently switched to the backline playing halfback and centre.
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Greg Hawick won a premiership with Souths in his debut year, but then missed out on a second in season 1951 when his jaw was broken in the semi-final against St George.
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Greg Hawick eventually gained his second premiership victory in the 1954 NSWRFL season.
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Greg Hawick fought a landmark battle against the NSWRFL in 1958 when after having signed a contract with North Sydney he reneged, chose to stay in Wagga and was disqualified by the League.
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Greg Hawick returned to country rugby league with Wagga from 1961 and his playing career ended there in 1963 a result of another broken jaw.
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Greg Hawick made six Test appearances for the Australian national side.
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Greg Hawick toured to New Zealand with the Kangaroos in 1953 playing two tests, six other tour matches and scoring two tries and kicking three goals.
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Greg Hawick played in the first World Cup in 1954 and was part of the 1957 World Cup-winning team.
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In 2007 Greg Hawick was selected by a panel of experts at five-eighth in an Australian 'Team of the 50s'.
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Greg Hawick coached Norths from 1983 until his sacking midway through the 1985 NSWRL season.