Sam Joe Explained

Sam Joe
Birth Date:16 April 1989
Birth Place:Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia
Height:188cm (74inches)
Weight:101kg (223lb)
Club1:Melbourne Storm
Year1start:2008
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Updated:25 August 2008
Source:Rugby League Project, NRL Stats

Sam Joe (born 16 April 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays as a and .

Early life

Sam Joe was born on Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia, he was educated at St. Brendan's College, Yeppoon.[1]

Sam played his junior rugby league for the Gracemere Cubs.[1] He was then signed by the Melbourne Storm.

Career

In round 13 of the 2008 NRL season. Joe made his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm against the Gold Coast.[1]

He was named in the Papua New Guinea training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[2]

Joe played on the Melbourne Storm wing of the 2009 NRL Under-20s Grand Final victory over the Tigers. He was released by Melbourne before the start of the 2010 season, moving back to Queensland to work in the mines.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sammy, Simpson make NRL debuts . Rockhampton Morning Bulletin . 18 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080721020852/http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3774709 . 21 July 2008 . 5 June 2008.
  2. Web site: PNG name preliminary squad. RLWC.com. 2008-08-01. 2008-08-06.
  3. Web site: Paxinos . Stathi . Storm releases utility back Joe . The Sydney Morning Herald . 18 April 2022 . 10 March 2010.