| David French | |
| Fullname: | David French |
| Birth Date: | 1963 10, df=yes |
| Club1: | Balmain |
| Year1start: | 1984 |
| Appearances1: | 10 |
| Tries1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| Club2: | Eastern Suburbs |
| Year2start: | 1986 |
| Year2end: | 89 |
| Appearances2: | 38 |
| Tries2: | 9 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 36 |
| Teama: | NSW Country |
| Yearastart: | 1985 |
| Appearancesa: | 1 |
| Triesa: | 0 |
| Goalsa: | 0 |
| Fieldgoalsa: | 0 |
| Pointsa: | 0 |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 16 January 2023 |
David French nicknamed "Frog" is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Eastern Suburbs and Balmain in NSWRL competition.
French made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 1 of the 1984 NSWRL season against the Illawarra Steelers. French played ten games for Balmain before departing the club. In 1985, French was selected to play in the annual City vs Country Origin game. In 1986, French signed for Eastern Suburbs. In round 11 of the 1988 NSWRL season, French broke the jaw of Manly player Dale Shearer. Shearer was later awarded $60,000 in compensation. French played one final season with Easts in 1989 but was released at the end of the season.[2] [3] [4]