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Sid Domic

Personal information
Born	(1975-02-08) 8 February 1975 (age 50) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	14 st 11 lb (94 kg)
Position	Utility
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1993–94 Brisbane Broncos 4 0 0 0 0 1994–95 London Broncos 19 8 0 0 32 1997–01 Penrith Panthers 88 16 0 0 64 2001–04 Warrington Wolves 48 17 0 0 68 2004–05 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 51 33 0 0 132 2005–07 Hull FC 45 16 0 0 64 2007 Dewsbury Rams 2 0 0 0 0 Total 257 90 0 0 360

Sid Domic is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He was born on February 8, 1975. Sid played rugby league in the 1990s and 2000s. He was a versatile player, meaning he could play in many different positions. Sid played for several teams in Australia, including the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers. He also played in England for clubs like the London Broncos, Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and Hull FC.

Early Life and Background

Sid Domic has both Aboriginal and Croatian family roots. When he was younger, he attended North Rockhampton State High School. During his school years, Sid was a talented rugby league player. He was chosen to play for the Australian Schoolboys team. This was a big achievement, and he played for them in both 1991 and 1992.

Sid's Rugby League Career

Sid Domic started his professional rugby league journey in Australia. He played for two well-known teams there. These teams were the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers. After playing in Australia, Sid decided to move to England.

Playing in England's Super League

In England, Sid Domic joined several teams in the Super League. He played for the Warrington, Wakefield Trinity, and Hull FC. He became a well-known player in the English league.

Memorable Moments with Hull FC

While playing for Hull FC, Sid Domic had some exciting moments. He scored the winning try in a very important game. This game was the first local derby in the Super League between Hull F.C. and their rivals, Hull Kingston Rovers.

In 2006, Hull F.C. made it to the 2006 Super League Grand final. They played against St. Helens in this big match. Sid Domic played as a center in the final. He scored the only try for his team, but Hull F.C. lost the game 4–26.

Sid left Hull FC on June 26, 2007. This allowed another player, Mathew Head, to join the club. In 2008, Sid Domic joined the Dewsbury Rams team.

Life After Rugby

After his playing career, Sid Domic showed another talent: his artistic ability. In 2010, he was chosen to design the jersey for the Indigenous All Stars team. He also designed special 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 famous from playing rugby, he has visited many schools. He shares his knowledge of Aboriginal culture with children. His artwork has even been shown in a gallery in the U.K., called the Rebecca Hossack Gallery.