Glen Liddiard

Glen Liddiard (born 28 November 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Beginning his career at the age of 15 playing as a er for Oldham, Liddiard later played primarily as a , or for the Parramatta Eels, the Penrith Panthers, the North Sydney Bears, another stint with Oldham, the South Queensland Crushers, and the Hull Sharks.

Early life Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Liddiard is a Biripi (Aboriginal Australian) man through his maternal ancestry.

Playing career Liddiard moved to England for the 1985–86 Northern Hemisphere winter when his older brother David was signed by Oldham. After impressing in a reserve grade game,

From 1988 to 1991 he made 46 first-grade appearances for Parramatta in the NSWRL.

In the 1992 NSWRL season, Liddiard joined reigning premiers Penrith. He was a passenger in the car crash that killed his teammate Ben Alexander on 21 June 1992. Liddiard took leave following the crash, and shortly thereafter was reportedly pushed out of the club after missing training sessions. Liddiard told The Western Weekender in 2020 that he was subsequently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He then returned to England and played with the Hull Sharks.

Post-playing career Liddiard has been an Indigenous welfare officer for the Penrith Panthers since 2012. In 2016, he was awarded Penrith's Clubman of the Year award in recognition of his work.

In 2024, Liddiard was the welfare officer of the Indigenous All Stars for the 2024 All Stars match.

Personal life Liddiard has three children.