Sean Russell (rugby league) explained

Sean Russell
Fullname:Sean Russell
Birth Date:2002 5, df=y
Birth Place:Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Height:188cm (74inches)
Weight:90kg (200lb)
Year1start:2021
Year1end:present
Appearances1:39
Tries1:19
Goals1:4
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:84
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:16 August 2024

Sean Russell (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Russell was born in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Finnish descent.

He played his junior rugby league for the Rouse Hill Rhinos. Russell played fullback for Patrician Brothers Blacktown in their NRL Schoolboy final, scoring a try, playing alongside fellow Eels teammates Jakob Arthur and Samuel Loizou.[2]

Playing career

2021

In round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Russell made his first grade debut for Parramatta against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, scoring two tries in a 36-10 victory.[3] In December 2021, Russell signed a new deal to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2023 season.[4]

2022

In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Russell scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 32-28 victory over the Gold Coast, however suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung as he scored his third try following an ugly collision with Jayden Campbell.[5] Russell was taken to hospital in the aftermath and later ruled out indefinitely from playing.[6] On 7 October, Russell signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2024.[7]

2023

On 15 March, it was announced that Russell would miss the entire 2023 season after he injured his shoulder during a freak training accident which would require surgery.[8] In round 6 of the 2023 NRL season, Russell who was initially thought to be ruled out for the season, played in the clubs 28-22 victory over the bottom placed Wests Tigers.[9] Russell played a total of 17 matches for Parramatta in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 10th and missed the finals.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/sean-russell/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: No recall for Ferguson as Eels call up Russell for NRL debut . 14 June 2021 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422215206/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gagai-arrow-cleared-to-join-souths-returning-origin-cavalry-against-broncos-20210614-p580w5.html . 22 April 2023 . live .
  3. https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-league/video/sean-russell-fan-club-in-full-voice-as-their-man-gets-a-double-on-debut-1133401/ Sean Russell fan club in full voice as their man gets a double on debut
  4. Web site: Sean Russell, Jake Arthur & Makahesi Makatoa Extend. www.parraeels.com.au. 20 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Eels win thriller with Titans, lose hat-trick hero Russell. www.espn.com.au. 13 March 2022 .
  6. Web site: Campbell not careless, Russell in hospital. www.espn.com. 14 March 2022 .
  7. Web site: Eels enforcer handed huge extension as Warriors recruit unveiled: NRL Transfer Centre. www.foxsports.com.au. 13 October 2022 .
  8. Web site: Carnage as Knights lose FOUR; Tigers' double blow in brutal clash: NRL Casualty Ward. www.foxsports.com.au. 12 March 2023 .
  9. Web site: Moses proves his value and shows Tigers what they've been missing amid Doueihi disaster - 3 Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au. 10 April 2023 .
  10. Web site: NRL 2023: Parramatta Eels season review. www.sportingnews.com.

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