Peter McLean was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for Western Suburbs as a lock.

Playing career

McLean made his debut for Western Suburbs in 1947 and in his second season playing for the club was a member of the Wests side which claimed their third premiership defeating Balmain 8-5 at the Sydney Sports Ground.

Peter McLean (rugby league)

In 1950, McLean played in his second grand final which was the 21-15 defeat by South Sydney. In 1952, McLean was a member of the Wests side which defeated Souths in the 1952 grand final with McLean scoring a try. This would be Western Suburbs fourth and last premiership as a stand alone club before exiting the competition in 1999. McLean played one more season in 1953 as captain-coach before retiring.

Peter McLean (rugby league)

References

Australian rugby league coaches

Australian rugby league players

Rugby league locks

Rugby league players from Sydney

Western Suburbs Magpies captains

Western Suburbs Magpies coaches

Western Suburbs Magpies players

Peter McLean (rugby league)