John Doyle (rugby league) facts for kids
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| Born | 31 July 1977 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (14 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Doyle, born on July 31, 1977, is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He played as a hooker, which is a key position in rugby league. John was known for his time with two major teams: the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters. Both teams compete in Australia's top competition, the NRL.
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Early Life and Junior Rugby
John Doyle grew up in Rockhampton, a city in Queensland, Australia. He attended North Rockhampton State High School.
Before becoming a professional player, John started his rugby league journey with a junior team. He played for the Yeppoon Seagulls. This is where he developed his skills and love for the game.
Professional Career
Starting with the Cowboys
John Doyle made his professional debut in the NRL with the North Queensland Cowboys. His first game was against the Hunter Mariners on March 22, 1997. He played for the Cowboys from 1997 until 2002. During his time with the team, he played 64 games. He scored 9 tries and kicked 6 goals, earning a total of 48 points for the Cowboys.
Playing for Queensland
John also had the honor of representing his home state, Queensland. He played three games for the Queensland Maroons team in the famous State of Origin series. These games took place in 2001 and 2002. He even scored one try for Queensland, adding 4 points to their score.
Joining the Sydney Roosters
After taking a break from professional football, John Doyle made a comeback. In 2005, Ricky Stuart, a well-known coach, contacted him. John then signed a one-year deal to play for the Sydney Roosters in the 2006 NRL season. He played 10 games for the Roosters and scored 1 try.
He signed for another year with the Sydney Roosters for the 2007 season. However, in February 2007, during a training camp, John decided to retire from the sport. This decision was due to ongoing problems with his knees.
Career Totals
Throughout his professional career, John Doyle played a total of 74 first-grade games. In these games, he scored 10 tries and kicked 6 goals. This brought his total career points to 52.
