Malcolm Clift (born 31 October 1936) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and former coach of Canterbury-Bankstown, Leeds and the Gold Coast Seagulls.[2]

Background

Clift was born in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.

Career

Clift began his career at Canterbury-Bankstown as a centre. In 1960 he had his last playing season, and started coaching. He coached Canterbury-Bankstown to the 1974 Grand Final, which the club lost against Eastern Suburbs. Clift stopped coaching for a period between 1977 and 1982. In 1985, he coached English side Leeds, but left after one season.

Clift later coached the Gold Coast Seagulls .[3] He retired in 1991 after coaching for one season at the Gold Coast. That year, the club endured a horror year on the field, only winning two matches and finished last with the Wooden Spoon.

After his retirement, Clift assisted Chris Anderson with his coaching term.[4][5]

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Bob McCarthy
1988-1990
 Coach

Gold Coast Seagulls
1991 		Succeeded by
Wally Lewis
1992-1993
Preceded by Coach

Leeds
1985 		Succeeded by
Peter Fox
1985-1986
Preceded by
Bob Hagan
1971-1972
 Coach

Canterbury-Bankstown
1973-1977 		Succeeded by
Ted Glossop
1978-1983

Sources

  • Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney

References

  1. ^ "Malcolm Clift - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  2. ^ Bulldogs unveil Hall of Fame
  3. ^ Coaching summary
  4. ^ "Where are they Now: Malcolm Clift". 4 June 2014.
  5. ^ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Clift
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