Daniel Fitzhenry

Australian rugby player and coach

Daniel Fitzhenry - Australian rugby player and coach
Born

December 8th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional rugby league from 1997 to 2008. Started career with the Wests Tigers, later joined the Melbourne Storm and finished with the Parramatta Eels. Transitioned to coaching after retirement and took on various roles within rugby league development.

Played for Wests Tigers, Melbourne Storm, and Parramatta Eels

Competed in the NRL Grand Final in 2005

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