Brett O'Farrell (rugby league) explained

Brett O'Farrell
Birth Date:20 March 1980
Birth Place:Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Height:186cm (73inches)
Weight:104kg (229lb)
Retired:yes
Year1start:1999
Year1end:01
Appearances1:20
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2002
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1] [2]

Brett O'Farrell (born 23 March 1980) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL) from 1999 to 2001.

Early life

Played junior rugby league with Collegians Dragons before moving to the Warwick Cowboys, representing Queensland schoolboys at the 1997 national carnival.

Playing career

Moving to Brisbane, O'Farrell played with Norths Devils and was a member of the Devils' 1998 Queensland Cup Colts premiership. O'Farrell represented Australia in 1998 and 1999 playing for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.

O'Farrell made his NRL debut for Melbourne Storm in round 14 of the 1999 NRL season, playing a total of 20 games for Melbourne.

After being released by Melbourne at the end of the 2001 NRL season, O'Farrell played reserve grade for South Sydney Rabbitohs,[3] later playing for the Pia Donkeys before retiring.

O'Farrell then became a contact and tackle coach and worked with the Gold Coast Titans, New Zealand Warriors, Parramatta Eels, Australia national rugby union team and Brisbane Lions.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brett O'Farrell – Career Statistics . Rugby League Project.
  2. Book: Melbourne Storm 2000 Info Guide . Melbourne Storm . 47.
  3. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Premiership Players (O) . South Sydney Rabbitohs Almanac . 11 August 2021.
  4. Web site: 'I think I can help' – 'Bumper' O'Farrell. NRL Digital. Media. 15 November 2017.