Lee Hookey facts for kids

Lee Hookey (born 6 April 1979) is an Australian former rugby league player. He played as a centre or winger. Lee played for several teams during his career. These included the South Sydney Rabbitohs, St. George Illawarra Dragons, and Penrith Panthers. He was known for his speed and ability to score tries.

Early Life and Start in Rugby League

Lee Hookey was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He grew up loving rugby league. He began his professional career in the late 1990s.

First Steps with South Sydney

Hookey made his first big game debut in 1999. He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. This game was at the Sydney Football Stadium. He also played in South Sydney's last game before they were temporarily out of the league. This was against the Parramatta Eels in 1999.

Playing for St. George Illawarra

In 2000, Lee Hookey joined the St. George Illawarra Dragons. He quickly became an important player for the team. He played regularly and showed his skills.

Top Try Scorer

During the 2002 season, Hookey was a star player. He scored 18 tries for the Dragons. This made him the team's top try scorer for that year. Scoring tries is a big deal in rugby league. It means you are good at getting the ball over the try line.

Return to South Sydney

In 2003, Lee Hookey went back to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The club had rejoined the competition. He was a key player for them. Even though the team had tough seasons, Lee always played his best.

Time with Penrith Panthers

In 2006, Hookey signed with the Penrith Panthers. He played 17 games for them that year. He continued to show his talent on the field. After the 2006 season, Lee Hookey decided to retire from playing professional rugby league in 2007.