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Eddy Pettybourne

Eddy Pettybourne

Position:

Back-row

Height:

182cm

Weight:

101kg

Date Of Birth:

13 Feb 1988

Place Of Birth:

Christchurch, NZ

Years Present:

2007, 2008

A former Mascot Jet who has come up through the grades as a Rabbitohs junior alongside Fetuli Talanoa and Eddie Paea. Made his NRL debut in round 19, 2007 against the Cowboys. A strong, hard running, mobile back-rower. A genuine emerging first grader. Selected in the Junior Kiwis squad in 2007.
Junior club:

Mascot Jets

First grade debut:

Rabbitohs v Cowboys, ANZ Stadium, 22/7/07, round 19

Rabbitohs debut:

v Cowboys, ANZ Stadium, 22/7/07, round 19

What do you remember about your debut game:

The noise of the crowd was so loud and when I came on I was so full of adrenalin. I was really nervous but it was an experience I learnt a lot from.

What are your goals in football:

In 2008 I want to play as many NRL games as possible and remain injury free.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you:

Dean Widders has told me to enjoy every minute of what we are doing, always keep a smile on your face and stay positive.

What was your first job:

Delivering ice, it was tough at first but I got used to it.

Favourite book:

Raw by Scott Monk

Favourite CD:

Anything by The Temptations.

Favourite TV show:

So you think you can dance.

Favourite food:

Steak.

If you were not a footballer what would you be doing:

Maybe working as a bank teller like my sister.

What makes you happy:

Spending time with friends and family at BBQs and things like that.

First Grade Games:

8

Earliest football memory:

Playing for the South Sydney Mustangs when I was four and running the wrong way with the ball.

Favourite football moment:

Making my NRL debut against the Cowboys last season.

Game that changed my career:

In 2005 when I didn’t make the NSW rep team but made Australian Schoolboys.

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