Bulldogs History Database
Mal Creevey
| Player # | 416 |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mouse |
| Position | Half Back |
| Height | 168cm |
| Weight | 68kg |
| DOB | 27th Dec 1956 |
| Junior Club | Greenacre Grasshoppers |
| Debut | 1976: Round 10 vs Newtown |
| Other Clubs | Balmain, Illawarra |
| Rep |
Mal Creevey joined Canterbury in 1975 as a half back.
Mal was a regular member of the Under 23s and played in the Preliminary Final against Balmain.
In 1976, Mal started the season in the Under 23s but by mid-season had become a regular member of the reserve grade team.
Mal received his opportunity in first grade against Newtown when Phil Young was relegated.
Mal was relegated back to Under 23s late in the season to play in the Grand Final against Easts (Roosters).
In 1977, Mal became a regular member of the reserve grade team, a position that he held for the next four seasons and in 1979, Mal played in the Grand Final against Parramatta.
In 1980, Mal became captain of reserve grade and for a short period he held Steve Mortimer in reserve grade.
Mal captained the Premiership winning team against Parramatta.
In 1981, Mal joined Balmain to play six games in first grade.
In 1982, Mal joined Illawarra for their inaugural season. He played 30 games between 1982 and 1983.
Mal was killed in a car accident in late 1983.
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