Grant Garvey facts for kids
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| Born | 17 September 1996 La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Craig Garvey (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Grant Garvey was born on September 17, 1996. He is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He played as a hooker, which is a key position in the game. Grant played for teams like the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL) and later for the Newtown Jets.
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About Grant Garvey
Grant Garvey grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an Indigenous Australian. He started playing rugby league when he was young. He played for local junior teams such as La Perouse United. Later, the famous Sydney Roosters team signed him. Grant's older brother, Craig Garvey, also played professional rugby league.
Grant Garvey's Rugby League Journey
Starting His Career
From 2014 to 2016, Grant played for the Sydney Roosters' youth team. This team was part of the NYC. On July 8, 2015, he was chosen to play for the New South Wales under-20s team. They played against the Queensland under-20s team.
Playing in 2016
Grant played for the New South Wales under-20s team again on July 13, 2016. This was his second time playing in this important match. In Round 22 of the 2016 NRL season, Grant made his first appearance in the NRL. He played for the Roosters against the Penrith Panthers. He also led the Sydney Roosters' youth team as captain. His team won the Holden Cup Premiership in 2016.
Later Years in Rugby League
In 2017, Grant Garvey played for the Wyong Roos. This team was a feeder club for the Sydney Roosters. He did not play any first-grade NRL games that year. In 2018, Grant moved to play for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Cup competition. In 2019, he joined the Newtown Jets, a team in the NSW Cup. In 2024, Grant traveled to America to play with the Southwest Florida Copperheads in the USARL.
