Graham Quinn
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Player Bio
- Date of Birth:
- 13 December 1957
- Birthplace:
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Origin Debut:
- 08 June 1982
- Venue:
- Lang Park, Brisbane
Career
Achievements
- Debut game: June 8, 1982 - Lang Park, Brisbane
Career Statistics
- Games
- 1
- Tries
- 0
- Points
- 0
Biography
Graham Quinn came through the junior ranks at Cannon Hill Stars, the club which also produced long-serving State of Origin players Wally Lewis and Bob Lindner.
A student at Iona College, it was thought Quinn would sign with Wynnum Manly, but he followed Cannon Hill team mate Alan Beauchamp to Brisbane Brothers, where he played under 18s, before graduating to first grade in 1972.
He played in the 1974 Brisbane grand final against Valleys, with Brothers losing 9-2 in a tryless affair.
He represented Brisbane against England in 1975, and was chosen on the bench for Queensland for the third and deciding interstate match at the SCG, but did not get a run.
The following year, Quinn played for Queensland against New South Wales, and the touring St Helens club from England.
It was a great thrill to play that night, after injury ruled me out in 1980.
Graham Quinn FOG #29
Legendary St George coach, Harry Bath, himself a Queenslander, signed Quinn on the recommendation of the great Graeme Langlands.
Quinn won premierships with the Dragons in 1977 and 1979 and toured New Zealand with the Australian side in 1980, after having represented New South Wales against Queensland.
He played on the wing in the second Test against the Kiwis in Auckland.
Injury ruled him out of the inaugural Origin clash in 1980, but he made a belated debut in 1982, in a 15-7 win at Lang Park.
Injury forced him out of the decider at the SCG, two weeks later.
Quinn, who captained St George in several matches, finished his playing career at Cronulla-Sutherland, before returning to Brisbane, where he coached Brothers Colts, and then Wynnum Manly first grade.
Former Origin Greats
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