Luke Brooks

Australian rugby league player

Luke Brooks - Australian rugby league player
Born

December 21st, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played as a halfback in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Wests Tigers. Made his first-grade debut in 2013 and quickly established himself as a key player for the team. Contributed to the Wests Tigers' attack with significant playmaking skills and tactical awareness. Selected for the NSW State of Origin squad in 2019, representing New South Wales at the elite level.

Debuted for Wests Tigers in 2013

Selected for New South Wales State of Origin in 2019

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