Career
His position of choice was at second-row forward, where his height and strong build made him among the most powerful runners in the game during the 1980s. The lanky younger brother of rugby league player Peter Wynn of Parramatta, Wynn represented the Jack Gibson-coached New South Wales under-18s in 1977. That sparkling form saw him receive a contract from the Street George Dragons to start with them in 1979.
Street George Dragons
He stunned the rugby league world as a 19-year-old in 1979 with his powerful running wide of the rucks propelled by long, powerful legs.
His ability to break defensive lines created attacking runs and tries for Street George Dragons in his debut year. The following year he played, "an astounding game," for New South Wales in the inaugural State of Origin match and went on to be selected in the Australian squad for that season"s New Zealand tour.
Wynn did not play in a Test but was reserve for both tests and in the following years was subject to a serious knee injury and then to a suspension for twelve matches for biting Parramatta Eels Ray Price. He was adamant in his denial of the biting charge, saying, "I feel I"ve been branded.
I"m innocent of this charge.
I wonder if I can ever live it down. After 19 years without a blemish on my record." He was the first player to be suspended for biting by the NSWRL. However, Wynn was strong in the Grand Final, being replaced with 10 minutes to go after being king hit by Peter Kelly. In 1988, he was to play for Chorley Borough in England, but left without taking the field