About Chris O'Sullivan (rugby league)
Chris O'Sullivan (born 23 September 1959) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s. O'Sullivan played for the Canberra Raiders (winning the 1989 and 1990 Grand Finals). O'Sullivan's position of choice was five-eighth. == Playing career == === Juniors === O'Sullivan played juniors for both North Canberra and East Canberra before being graded with Lakes United at age 17. O'Sullivan then joined the Canberra Gallopers, a team formed by his father and supported by the Canberra Racing Club. === Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks === O'Sullivan trialed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for the 1981 season, but he was suspended for two matches for a head-high tackle whilst playing in a trial match during the 1981 pre-season and missed being graded by the Cronulla club. === Canberra Raiders === O'Sullivan made his first grade début for the Canberra Raiders in the club's inaugural season of 1982. Although he started the season in reserve grade, he finished the year as the Raiders' leading try-scorer with 12 tries. In 1987, he played in the club's maiden Grand Final appearance against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, he showed his quick thinking when he feigned injury close to the try line before miraculously springing to his feet to back up and score the Raiders' only try in the match. The Raiders were defeated 18-8 in front of 50,201 in what was the last Grand Final played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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