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Anthony Farrell

Player statistics
Heritage Number
116
Debut Date
19th Nov 1989
Seasons
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996
Team
Men's
Game statistics
Total Appearances
159
Games Started
138
Games On As Sub
21
Points
140
Tries
35

Hall of Fame - added in 2020

Anthony Farrell signed for the Sheffield Eagles in 1989 from Huddersfield and at that time was a record signing for The Club. Starting as a centre it was as loose forward for the Eagles that he made the position his own. He had a distinctive distinctive running style and a devastating sidestep. When combined with a no nonsense attitude and never taking a backward step it means he is still remembered to this day by Eagles fans from that era. Anthony was part of the Eagles team that played in the historic first game in Super League against Paris St Germain and he received international recognition playing for both England and Wales. He linked back up with Gary Hetherington, signing for Leeds Rhinos from where over six years he continued his list of achievements, including a Challenge Cup victory in 1999.