Graydon Staniforth (born 23 November 1973 in

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) is a former

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international

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player and now coach who played fullback and on the

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for

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. Staniforth started playing with Australian Universities before moving on to Southern Districts and the Waratahs academy side. He moved to play in New Zealand for provincial side Southland in season 2003-04. Graydon moved to

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in 2004. Staniforth signed for the professional provincial Scottish side

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. Head coach

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stated: "We have a fair number of young backs in the squad at the moment and we felt a player of Graydon's experience would have a lot to offer the squad as a whole both on and off the pitch. I'm sure his strong and hard running style will make sure he fits in well at Hughenden and we're very pleased to welcome him on board" When not involved with the Warriors, Graydon played for

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Graydon played 18 times for the Warriors. He made 13 appearances in the Celtic League scoring 3 tries; and made another 5 appearances in the

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of 2005-06. He also represented the Warriors in their 7s side. On leaving Glasgow Warriors, Staniforth joined French side

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where his younger brother Scott was playing. In Graydon's first year with Aurillac they were promoted from Federale 1 to the French ProD2, the second-tier of French professional rugby union. He stayed with Aurillac till 2011. He returned to Australia to play first for Southern Districts in 2011 then for the Orange Emus in 2012. Graydon has represented Australia in 7s and has also featured in an Australia Legends squad in 10s. Graydon is the brother of Australian rugby international

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, and the nephew of Australian rugby international Tony Gelling. He is now the coach of the Orange Emus in Central West Rugby Union in

and a Property Valuer at Saunders and Staniforth, a real estate firm.

References

External links

Bath v Glasgow Warriors, Heineken Cup, Sky Sports
{{DEFAULTSORT:Staniforth, Graydon 1973 births Living people Australian rugby union coaches Australian rugby union players Glasgow Warriors players Glasgow Hawks players Exeter Chiefs players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union wings Rugby union players from New South Wales People from the Riverina Australian expatriate rugby union players in England