Johnathan Thurston
Rugby league player, 2004 Dally M Medal
Born
April 25th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An accomplished rugby league player, celebrated for a storied career with the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). Made significant contributions to the team, leading them to their first premiership victory in 2015. Played for the Australian national team, earning multiple accolades and participating in several Rugby League World Cups. Revered for exceptional skills as a halfback and playmaker, earning numerous individual awards throughout the career.
Won the Dally M Medal in 2004
Captained the Cowboys to the 2015 NRL Premiership
Obtained the Clive Churchill Medal in 2015
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