About Dale Shearer
Dale Shearer (born 25 July 1965), also known by the nickname of "Rowdy", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative of Aboriginal heritage, he played club football in Queensland, New South Wales and England. His playing career included a NSWRL Premiership win with Manly-Warringah in 1987 and a Rugby League World Cup Final win in 1988. Ten years after his retirement, Shearer was still the all-time top try-scorer in State of Origin and he was named on the wing of the Indigenous Australian team of the century. Shearer is a professional speaker who speaks about his time as a professional athlete, the challenges he has faced, mental health, and overcoming personal adversity. Shearer is an advocate for cancer awareness after losing his wife and father to cancer. == Biography == Shearer was born in St George, Queensland. === Playing career === ==== 1980s ==== At the age of 18, Shearer caught the attention of many people during his time at the Queensland club Sarina Crocodiles in the Winfield State League with some impressive performances. In 1984, Shearer played for the North Queensland Marlins in the Winfield State League, including playing on the wing for the Marlins in a 20–38 loss against the touring Great Britain Lions in Townsville. He was also a member of Mackay's second successful Foley Shield team, as well as representing Queensland in a match against New Zealand.
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