Michael Eden

Michael Eden

Mike Eden (born 27 March 1961) is an Australian former rugby league player. The slightly built Eden played for Manly, Eastern Suburbs, Parramatta and the Gold Coast. Originally appearing in the halves, he later played at fullback.

Eden was named the player of the series in the 1982 KB Cup. An accomplished goal-kicker, he was the leading point scorer in the 1983 NSWRFL season, scoring 256 points (12 tries, 103 goals and 2 field goals). He also won the competition's Best and Fairest award, the Rothmans Medal, in that year. He later joined parramatta for the 1985 season.

Eden's uncle, Harry Eden, was also an Australian Rugby League player for the St George Dragons, Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney clubs.

Eden currently works as a solicitor in Albury NSW and is also on the Committee for the Albury Thunder Rugby League Club in Group 9 Rugby League.

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