Brett Le Man (born 15 April 1962) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Background

While attending Cooparoo High School, Le Man played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1979.

Playing career

The curly-haired back-rower played in the Brisbane Rugby League (BRL) for the

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and Brisbane Brothers, winning a first-grade premiership with both clubs (Easts in 1983, and Brothers in 1987). Le Man went on to play for the

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between their foundation year of 1988 and 1991, appearing in 38 games and scoring nine tries. In 1988, he famously scored the Broncos' first-ever try in a premiership match, during their inaugural game against Manly in round one at

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, after gathering possession of the ball following a Craig Grauf

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Post playing

Le Man now owns his own company and has two children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Le Man, Brett 1962 births Living people Australian rugby league players Brisbane Broncos players Brisbane Tigers players Past Brothers players Rugby league players from Brisbane Rugby league second-rows 20th-century Australian sportsmen