Talk:Sam Backo

This article must adhere to the biographies of living persons (BLP) policy, even if it is not a biography, because it contains material about living persons. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libellous. If such material is repeatedly inserted, or if you have other concerns, please report the issue to this noticeboard.

If you are a subject of this article, or acting on behalf of one, and you need help, please see this help page.

Rugby league: State of Origin Low‑importance

	Sam Backo is within the scope of WikiProject Rugby league, which aims to improve the quality and coverage of rugby league football related articles. Join us!Rugby leagueWikipedia:WikiProject Rugby leagueTemplate:WikiProject Rugby leaguerugby league articles
Low	This article has been rated as Low-importance on the project's importance scale.
	This article is within the scope of the State of Origin task force, a task force which is currently considered to be inactive.

Biography: Sports and Games

	Biography portal This article is within the scope of WikiProject Biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize Wikipedia's articles about people. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation.BiographyWikipedia:WikiProject BiographyTemplate:WikiProject Biographybiography articles
	Sports portal This article is supported by the sports and games work group (assessed as Low-importance).

Australia: Rugby league Low‑importance

	Australia portal Sam Backo is within the scope of WikiProject Australia, which aims to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Australia and Australia-related topics. If you would like to participate, visit the project page.AustraliaWikipedia:WikiProject AustraliaTemplate:WikiProject AustraliaAustralia articles
Low	This article has been rated as Low-importance on the project's importance scale.
	This article is supported by WikiProject Rugby league (assessed as Low-importance).
	Need help improving this article? Ask a Librarian^{What's this?} at the National Library of Australia.
	The Wikimedia Australia chapter can be contacted via email to helpwikimedia.org.au for non-editorial assistance.

Daniel Backo[edit]

Any relation to Daniel Backo?--Jeff79 (talk) 12:12, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's his son. I've got a ref but hadn't got around to putting it in yet.[1] Daniel is signed to the Cowboys but not had any first grade games yet. Not sure why he has an article. •Florrie•leave a note• 12:48, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

He also has a notable mother, Dr Evelyn Scott, former Chairperson of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. [2] •Florrie•leave a note• 12:54, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

First grade?[edit]

You've got me confused now. I certainly didn't intend any slight on the BRL, but didn't Backo only play in Group 8, then Queensland regional before playing with Canberra? He didn't play in the BRL until 1991, after the 1988 cut-off? Or doesn't it cut-off then? When did he play for the Diehards? There's no mention of it in Whiticker, Andrews or any of the my other books. Only 'Cairns' (but no mention of the team, then Group 8 (again no team named), then Yeppoon and in 1991 Logan City. •Florrie•leave a note• 13:05, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've just found his 'player profile' in a 1985 almanac and they at least tell me his birthdate! Previous clubs are listed as Cairns and Woden Valley, so that answers a couple of my questions. Still no mention of Valleys, though - or Yeppoon for that matter. •Florrie•leave a note• 13:30, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I got it from that Foley Shield website in the External links.--Jeff79 (talk) 08:40, 13 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]