Brian McGreal (1935−2007) (known as Sharkey) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1960s.
Born in Balmain, New South Wales and raised near Henson Park, 'Sharkey' McGreal was a Newtown Jets junior who went on to play 3 seasons of first grade with Newtown (1960–62). A tough uncompromising prop forward, McGreal was a crowd favourite at Henson Park and had a long association with the Newtown Blue Bags.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) Through Blue Eyes - A Pictorial History of Newtown RLFC by Terry Williams 2008
Brian McGreal died on 14 July 2007, at age 71.Sydney Morning Herald. Death notice 17 Jul 2007.
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