Steve Thorpe Explained

Fullname:Steven Thorpe
Nickname:Thorpee, Thorpey, Thorpedo
Birth Date:26 September 1989
Birth Place:Australia
Weight:16st
Club1:Sheffield Eagles
Year1start:2015
Year1end:16
Appearances1:54
Tries1:6
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Updated:6 October 2016
Source:[1] [2]
New:yes

Steve Thorpe (born 26 September 1989) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Easts Tigers in the Intrust Super Cup. He plays as a .[3]

Background

Thorpe was born in Australia.

Career

Thorpe has previously played for the Sheffield Eagles in the Kingstone Press Championship.[4] He was Sheffield’s captain.[5] Thorpe was the Eagles player of the year in 2015.[6] He suffered a broken leg against the Widnes Vikings, ending his 2015 season.[7]

He has also played for the Queensland Rugby League competition.[8] [9] Thorpe was the captain of the Easts Tigers.[10] Prior to his return to Australia Thorpe played 106 games for Easts, including the 2013 and 2014 Intrust Super Cup Grand Finals.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/steve-thorpe/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Steve-Thorpe/ loverugbyleague
  3. Web site: Former Easts Tigers skipper Steven Thorpe will return to the club for the 2017 Intrust Super Cup season. Courier Mail. 20 September 2016. 6 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Long way back for Sheffield Eagles' broken leg victim Steve Thorpe. The Star. 17 August 2015. 6 October 2016.
  5. Web site: Eagles appoint Thorpe as skipper. Sportinglife. 19 May 2016. 6 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Sheffield Eagles: Tough Thorpe sets captain's example for Aston. Sheffield Telegraph. 15 June 2016. 6 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Inside RL: Hirst's brave move will blaze a trail for others – Smith. Yorkshire Evening Post. 20 August 2015. 6 October 2016.
  8. Web site: Easts Tiger's Steven Thorpe. QRL. 1 March 2014. 6 October 2016.
  9. Web site: Sheffield Eagles announce new contract for Aussie star Steve Thorpe. Sheffield Telegraph. 20 February 2015. 6 October 2016.
  10. Web site: Easts skipper Steve Thorpe proof Tigers can go bigger this season. Courier Mail. 28 February 2014. 6 October 2016.
  11. Web site: Easts skipper Steve Thorpe hoping to go out a winner in Intrust Super Cup grand final. Daily Telegraph. 24 September 2014. 6 October 2016.

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