John Sutton
Rugby league player with Rabbitohs
Born
November 5th, 1984
40 years ago
Died
September 30th, 1487
537 years ago — -498 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A rugby league player, spent a lengthy career with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Made professional debut in 2004 and played primarily as a lock and five-eighth. Contributed to the team's success by leading as captain and achieved a premiership victory in 2014. Notable for his consistency and leadership on the field.
Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Captained Rabbitohs to 2014 NRL Premiership
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