Quick Facts
Biography
Andrew Meads (born 2 February 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys, he also had stints with the Balmain Tigers and Parramatta Eels. He was primarily a lock.
Background
Born and raised in Townsville, Queensland junior, Meads attended Kirwan State High School.
Playing career
In Round 22 of the 1995 ARL season, Meads made his first grade debut for the Cowboys as an 18-year old in a 66-4 loss to the Sydney Bulldogs. In 1997, he joined the Balmain Tigers and was a member of their Jersey Flegg Cup winning side. He made his NRL debut for the club in 1998, playing 12 games for them over two seasons. After a stint with the St George Illawarra Dragons, where he didn't play first grade, Meads moved to the Parramatta Eels and played eight games for them over two seasons.
Statistics
ARL/NRL
- Statistics are correct to the end of the 2003 season
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | North Queensland | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | Balmain | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | Balmain | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Parramatta | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | Parramatta | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career totals | 21 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 | |
Post-playing career
Following his retirement, Meads returned to Townsville and spent time as the North Queensland Cowboys' wrestling coach.