Chris Sandow

Rugby league player with Parramatta Eels

Chris Sandow - Rugby league player with Parramatta Eels
Born

January 9th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Birth date is January 9, 1989. Played rugby league primarily as a halfback. Made significant contributions to the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL). In 2011, earned Dally M Halfback of the Year award for outstanding performance. Also represented the Indigenous All Stars in 2013.

Earned the Dally M Halfback of the Year in 2011

Played for Parramatta Eels

Represented Indigenous All Stars in 2013

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