Sid Domic facts for kids
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| Born | 8 February 1975 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 11 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Utility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sid Domic was born on February 8, 1975. He is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. Sid played rugby league during the 1990s and 2000s. He was known for playing in many different positions for various teams. Sid played in Australia for the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers. He also played in England for the London Broncos, the Warrington Wolves, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and Hull FC.
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Early Life and Heritage
Sid Domic has Aboriginal and Croatian heritage. When he was at North Rockhampton State High School, he was a talented rugby league player. He was chosen to play for the Australian Schoolboys team. He played for this special team in both 1991 and 1992.
Sid Domic's Rugby League Career
Sid Domic started his professional career in Australia. He played for the Brisbane Broncos and later the Penrith Panthers. These teams compete in the top rugby league competition in New South Wales. After playing in Australia, Sid moved to England.
Playing in England's Super League
In England, Sid Domic played in the Super League. This is a major rugby league competition. He played for several well-known teams there. These teams included the Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity, and Hull FC.
A memorable moment for Sid was when he played for Hull F.C. He scored the winning try in a big local game. This was the first time Hull F.C. played their rivals, Hull Kingston Rovers, in the Super League.
In 2006, Hull F.C. reached the 2006 Super League Grand final. They played against St. Helens in this important match. Sid Domic played as a centre in the final. He scored the only try for his team. However, Hull F.C. lost the game 4–26.
Sid left Hull F.C. on June 26 to allow another player, Mathew Head, to join the team. In 2008, Sid Domic joined the Dewsbury Rams team.
Life After Rugby League
After his playing career, Sid Domic showed his artistic talents. In 2010, he was chosen to design a special jersey. This jersey was for the Indigenous All Stars team. He also designed custom headgear for famous player Johnathan Thurston. These designs were for the annual NRL All Stars games.
Sid learned a lot about art from his grandmother, Ivy Domic. Because he was a famous player, he visited many schools. He shared his knowledge of Aboriginal culture with children. His artwork has also been shown in a gallery in the U.K., called the Rebecca Hossack Gallery.
