Amos Roberts facts for kids
Roberts with the Roosters in 2008
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| Born | 2 November 1980 Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Wing, Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Tyronne Roberts-Davis (nephew) James Roberts (nephew) Tyrone Roberts (cousin) |
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Amos Roberts, born on November 2, 1980, is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He was known for scoring many tries. He played for teams in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) and in England's Super League. His teams included the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Penrith Panthers, Sydney Roosters, and Wigan Warriors.
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Amos Roberts' Rugby League Journey
Playing in Australia's NRL
Amos Roberts started his NRL career in 2000 with the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In his very first game, he scored an amazing 22 points. This was a record for points scored by a player in their first NRL match.
In 2004, he joined the Penrith Panthers. That year was fantastic for him, as he scored 23 tries in 23 games. This made him the top try-scorer in the entire competition for that season.
He then moved to the Sydney Roosters in 2005. He continued to be a strong player, scoring 17 tries in 2005 and 18 tries in 2006. In 2007, he faced a knee injury but returned to play later in the season.
In October 2008, Amos left the Roosters to join an English team.
Playing for Wigan Warriors
Amos Roberts moved to England in 2009 to play for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League. In 2010, he was playing incredibly well. He scored in almost every game he played, including three tries in one match against Castleford Tigers. His great performances helped Wigan reach the top of the Super League.
During a game in 2010, Amos injured his knee again while scoring a try. He worked hard to recover and played again, but it was tough for him to get back to his best form. In 2011, he played only a few games for Wigan.
On May 12, 2012, Amos Roberts announced that he was retiring from rugby league. This decision came after he tried many times to recover from his knee injury and other problems. His last game was almost a year before his retirement announcement.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Amos Roberts made a memorable start to his career. His 22 points in his first game for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in 2000 set an NRL record.
In 2004, he was recognized as the Winger of the Year for the Dally M Awards. This award celebrates the best players in the NRL.
He also represented his home region, Country New South Wales, four times in games against City teams. He was also chosen twice to play for the Prime Minister's XIII team in 2005 and 2006.
Personal Life
Amos Roberts is an Indigenous Australian and belongs to the Bundjalung people. He has family members who are also involved in rugby league, including his nephews James Roberts and Tyronne Roberts-Davis, and his cousin Tyrone Roberts.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, Amos Roberts received the Deadly award for Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League. This award recognized his excellent start to the season, his consistent performance, and for being the league's top try-scorer that year.
Music and Appearances
In 2007, Amos Roberts appeared in a music video for the song Platinum Ryder by Anthony Mundine. Anthony Mundine is also Amos's cousin.
NRL Points Summary
This table shows how many points Amos Roberts scored during his time in the NRL.
| Season | Team | Appearance | Interchange | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
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| 2000 |  St. George Illawarra Dragons |
13 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 52 |
| 2001 | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
28 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 66 |
| 2002 | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
14 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| 2003 | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 2004 |  Penrith Panthers |
23 | 0 | 23 | 32 | 0 | 156 |
| 2005 |  Sydney Roosters |
24 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 94 |
| 2006 | Sydney Roosters |
23 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 96 |
| 2007 | Sydney Roosters |
20 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 44 |
| 2008 | Sydney Roosters |
21 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 68 |
