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Andrew Platt (born 9 October 1963) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop and second-row forward in the 1980s and 1990s.
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| Full name | Andrew Platt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 October 1963 Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Great Britain international representative prop, he played for English clubs St Helens, Wigan, Widnes and Salford, as well as in New Zealand for the Auckland Warriors.
Background edit
Andy Platt was born in Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England
Playing career edit
St Helens edit
He started his professional career at St Helens as a ball-playing second rower, joining from amateur club Wigan St Patricks in June 1982.[3] He made his debut for Saints on 22 August 1982 in a 19–19 draw against Leigh in a league match during the 1982–83 season.[4]
Platt played second-row in St Helens 28-16 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Central Park, Wigan on Sunday 28 October 1984.
Platt played loose forward in St. Helens' 15-14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.
Wigan edit
In September 1988, Platt was signed by Wigan for a club record fee of £140,000.[5] He was part of the team that dominated British rugby league football in the early 1990s. During the 1991–92 Rugby Football League season, Platt played for defending champions Wigan at prop forward in their 1991 World Club Challenge victory against the visiting Penrith.
During the 1992–93 Rugby Football League season Platt played at prop forward for defending RFL champions Wigan in the 1992 World Club Challenge against the visiting Brisbane Broncos. In 1993 Platt won the Man of Steel Award.
Platt played second-row in Wigan's 22-17 victory over Salford in the 1988 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988.[6] and played right-prop in the 5-4 victory over St. Helens in the 1992 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.[7]
Platt played prop and was sin binned after 53-minutes for brawling with Halifax's Bernard Hill in Wigan's 24-12 victory over Halifax in the 1989–90 Regal Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 13 January 1990,[8] played right-prop in the 15-8 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1992–93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993,[9] and played right-prop in the 2-33 defeat by Castleford in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.
Auckland Warriors edit
In 1994 Platt signed with the new Auckland Warriors franchise of the Australian Rugby League, following John Monie, Dean Bell, Denis Betts and Frano Botica, but did not appear in the club's first ever game due to a knee injury.[10] He spent two seasons with Auckland, but briefly returned to England after the first year to play for Widnes during the 1995–96 season.[11]
Later career edit
Platt returned to England with Salford in 1997. He was appointed as captain in May 1997.[12] He finished his career at Workington Town as a player-coach in 1999.[13]
International career edit
Platt represented Great Britain and was selected to go on the 1988 Lions tour while at St Helens, and the 1992 Lions tour while at Wigan. He was named man-of-the-match in the tourists' victory over Australia in the second Test of the 1992 Ashes series.
He represented England at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Platt became one of only two players to win England caps whilst at the Auckland Warriors, whilst Denis Betts is the only player to win both England and Great Britain caps whilst at the Auckland Warriors. He was selected to play for in the tournament's final at prop forward but Australia won the match and retained the Cup.
Personal life edit
Platt moved to Australia after ending his playing career. His son, Jon, played rugby league for several clubs in the Queensland Cup.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Andy Platt". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1983). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1983-84. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 385. ISBN 978-0-356-09729-9.
- ^ "Andy Platt". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Platt in record move to Wigan". The Guardian. London. 6 September 1988. p. 19. ProQuest 186954885.
- ^ "1988–1989 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "1992–1993 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "13th January 1990: Wigan 24 Halifax 12 (Regal Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "23rd January 1993: Bradford 8 Wigan 15 (Regal Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Rugby League Heroes: Andy Platt". Total Rugby League. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (31 August 1995). "Chemics entice Platt home". The Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (20 May 1997). "Rugby League: Widnes go West in search for survival". The Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (7 February 1999). "Rugby League: Platt hoping to work a miracle". The Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Platt shaping his own future". The Courier Mail. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
External links edit
- (archived by web.archive.org) Wigan Warriors profile
- Profile at saints.org.uk
- Profile at rugby.widnes.tv
- (archived by web.archive.org) Crooks in trouble