About Bruce Astill
Born 1955. Bruce Astill is an Australian rugby league player.
Bruce Astill (born 13 June 1955) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. A Queensland State of Origin representative three-quarter back, he played club football in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership with Souths Magpies whom he captained to victory in the 1981 Grand Final.
Astill first represented Queensland against New South Wales in 1979. He was selected on the bench for the first ever State of Origin match in 1980, becoming Queensland State of Origin player No. 15, but did not take the field.
In 1981, Astill captained the Souths Magpies to a Brisbane Rugby League premiership. He again played for Queensland in the third and deciding match of the 1983 State of Origin series.
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Who is Bruce Astill?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Bruce Astill born?
Bruce Astill was born on 13 June 1955.
What is Bruce Astill's occupation?
Bruce Astill is a rugby league player.
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Bruce Astill is Australian.
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