John Sutton

Rugby league player with Rabbitohs

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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