Graham “Wombat” Eadie (born 25 November 1953), is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
He has been named amongst Australia’s finest of the 20th century. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative fullback, he played in Australia during Manly-Warringah’s dominance of the NSWRFL competition during the 1970s. He won four premierships with them and his 1,917 points in first grade and 2,070 points in all grades were both records at the time of his retirement. Eadie also played in England for Halifax, winning the Challenge Cup Final of 1987 with them.
He also won World Cups with Australia and collected awards such as the Rothmans Medal and Lance Todd Trophy.
After retiring from professional rugby league, Eadie transitioned into broadcasting and media. He became a regular on various sports radio shows, including Total Spawtz, where he co-hosted the national radio show. He also made celebrity appearances on Fox Sports and Channel Nine, providing expert analysis and commentary on rugby league games.
Eadie is also an experienced speaker and motivational mentor. He has toured nationally with Legends of League, inspiring and motivating audiences with his stories and insights from his rugby league career. Eadie has also worked as a rugby league columnist for various newspapers, providing his expert opinions and analysis on the sport.
Eadie has been regularly featured in leading sports magazines and newspapers throughout his career. He is widely respected and regarded as one of the greatest rugby league players of all time.
Graham Eadie is a true rugby league legend who has made a significant impact on and off the field. His impressive career as a player, broadcaster, speaker, and mentor has made him a respected figure in the rugby league community, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of players and fans.