1968-2025.
Wests Player Number 875 (1988)
Danny grew up in Augathella, where he played for the Augathella Ants then went to Charleville HS and played football for Charleville Cities then to Toowoomba to play for Valley Roosters.
Danny played under-19s for Qld in 1987 before arriving at Wests at the start of the 1988 season.
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1988 SEASON.
Danny played at Wests for three seasons 1988-1990.
In the trials of the 1988 pre-season, it was said, “Another outstanding performer was winger Danny Peacock who continues to impress with some flashy footwork and heavy tackles.” He made his debut for the Wests Magpies in the first round of the season, playing in the centres, but was to play on the wing for most of the rest of the year. He scored his first points 3 weeks later, crossing for two tries in the round 4 match against Balmain.
By 1989, Danny was a regular in first grade, and was considered a, “great developing talent,” noted for his, “sheer speed.”
Danny played in just 10 winning games in the three years with club, but gained attention with his attacking play from fullback.
In total Danny played 60 grade games which included 49 First Grade games.
Danny played for three other clubs during his Rugby League career.
The Gold Coast Seagulls 1991-1995.
Player Number 66 (1991)
Danny joined the Gold Coast Seagulls as they were then known, in 1991, the same year Wally Lewis joined the club. He quickly cemented the position as starting fullback. He spent 5 years with the club, and holds the record for the most tries scored for the club, with 28.
In 1995, Peacock was moved to the centres. He scored 14 tries that season, which is another club record.
He is also tenth on the list of most appearances for the club.
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Danny far right behind Barry Muir.
The South QLD Crushers 1996.
Player Number 42 (1996)
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Danny left Australia to try his luck in the English Super League with the Bradford Bulls.
Moving to England in 1997, Danny spent three seasons with the Bradford Bulls. Joining Graeme Bradley in the centres, he was a popular player at the club. Coach Matt Elliott described him as, “an emotional leader for the team.”
Danny Peacock Bradford Bulls.
Heritage Number 1152 (1997)
Danny was described as a “key figure” in the Bulls winning their 1997 title. He scored a try in the 1997 Challenge Cup Final as well as having one disallowed later in the first half.
Danny retired in 1999 after a recurrence of a knee injury and was given a fitting farewell by the Bulls.
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Order of Service.
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“Think where mans’ glory most begins and ends
And say my glory was I had such friends” – Yeats
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