About Danny Peacock
Lived 1968 – 2025 (aged 57). Danny Peacock was an Australian rugby league player.
Danny Peacock (4 March 1968 – 24 July 2025) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He played for the Western Suburbs Magpies, South Queensland Crushers, Gold Coast Seagulls and Bradford Bulls as a , or .
Playing career Western Suburbs In the trials of the 1988 pre-season, it was said, "Another outstanding performer was winger Danny Peacock who continues to impress with some flashy footwork and heavy tackles." He made his debut for the Wests Magpies in the first round of the season, playing in the centres, but was to play on the wing for most of the rest of the year. He scored his first points 3 weeks later, crossing for two tries in the round 4 match against Balmain.
Western Suburbs struggled in the late eighties, and Peacock played in just 10 winning games in the three years with club,
In 1995, Peacock was moved to the centres. He scored 14 tries that season, which is another club record. He is also tenth on the list of most appearances for the club.
Bradford Moving to England in 1997, Peacock spent three seasons with the Bradford Bulls. Joining Graeme Bradley in the centres, he was a popular player at the club. Coach Matt Elliott described him as, "an emotional leader for the team." Peacock was described as a "key figure" in the Bulls winning their 1997 title. He scored a try in the 1997 Challenge Cup Final as well as having one disallowed later in the first half.
Peacock retired in 1999 after a recurrence of a knee injury and was given a fitting farewell by the Bulls.
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Who was Danny Peacock?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Danny Peacock born?
Danny Peacock was born on 4 March 1968 in Australia.
When did Danny Peacock die?
Danny Peacock died on 24 July 2025.
What was Danny Peacock's occupation?
Danny Peacock was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Danny Peacock?
Danny Peacock was Australian.
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