Daniel Wagon facts for kids
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Wagon in 2008
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Personal information
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| Full name | Daniel David Wagon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 April 1976 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Lock, Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coaching information
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Source: RLP RL stats
As of 4 February 2021
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Daniel Wagon is an Australian rugby league coach and former player. He was born on April 30, 1976. He played for teams like the St. George Dragons and Parramatta Eels in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL). Daniel mostly played in the "back row" position, which is a key part of the team's defense and attack. He also played in France and the United States. Today, he coaches the Limoux Grizzlies team in France.
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Early Life and Rugby Beginnings
Daniel grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He started playing rugby league as a young boy for a team called the Springwood Tigers. He also went to Runcorn State High School. After finishing school, Daniel moved to Yamba, New South Wales. There, he played for a local team called the Lower Clarence Magpies.
Playing Career Highlights
Daniel Wagon had an exciting career playing rugby league for many years. He played in Australia, France, and even the United States.
Starting in the NRL
Daniel tried out for two big teams in Sydney: the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the St. George Dragons. He ended up signing with the St. George Dragons. Daniel made his first big game appearance for St. George in 1997. He even scored a try in his very first game, helping his team win 20-8. He played for the Dragons for two seasons, from 1997 to 1998.
Joining the Parramatta Eels
In 1999, Daniel joined the Parramatta Eels. This was a very important part of his career.
- He was part of the Eels teams that reached the preliminary finals in 1999 and 2000. These are big games just before the Grand Final.
- In 2001, Daniel was chosen to play for his home state, Queensland, in all three 2001 State of Origin series games. This is a huge honor for any rugby league player.
- Later that year, he played in the 2001 NRL grand final for the Parramatta Eels. Even though they lost to the Newcastle Knights, playing in a Grand Final is a major achievement.
- In 2005, Daniel played 15 games for Parramatta. The team finished first in the regular season, winning the minor premiership. They made it to the preliminary final again but lost.
- Daniel continued to play for Parramatta in their finals campaigns in 2006 and 2007. He played one more year in 2008, making 17 appearances.
- Overall, Daniel played in four preliminary final losses and one Grand Final loss with the Eels. This shows how close the team came to winning a championship during his time there.
Playing Overseas
After his time in Australia, Daniel decided to play rugby league in other countries.
- In 2009, he moved to France to play for the Limoux Grizzlies in the Elite One Championship. He played there until April of that year.
- Later in 2009, he returned to Australia briefly to play for the Gundagai Tigers.
- In 2010, Daniel went to the United States. He was invited to help launch a new rugby league competition there. He also joined a team called the Aston Bulls in the American National Rugby League (AMNRL). This made him one of the most well-known players in that league.
Career Achievements
Daniel Wagon had a successful career with many memorable moments:
- First Game: He made his first-grade debut for the St. George Dragons on March 22, 1997.
- Origin Selection: He was chosen to play for the Queensland Origin team in 2001.
- Test Selection: He was selected for the 2001 Kangaroo tour of England in 2001. This is when Australia's best players tour other countries.
- Minor Premierships: He helped the Parramatta Eels win the minor premiership (finishing first in the regular season) twice, in 2001 and 2005.
Images for kids
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Daniel Wagon in 2008
