Rhys Wesser

Nickname:

Lighting, Rhysy

Position:

Fullback

Height:

174cm

Weight:

85kg

Date Of Birth:

31 Mar 1979

Place Of Birth:

Rockhampton, QLD

Years Present:

2009, 2010, 2011

Rhys Wesser is one of the game’s most highly regarded fullbacks having represented Queensland and winning an NRL premiership. Wesser found his feet in 2010 after an injury-ravaged 2009 season. Wesser is a father of two young children.

Junior club:

Rockhampton Brothers

Representative honours:

Four games for QLD 2004, 2006; Indigenous Dreamtime Team 2008

Previous clubs and years:

Panthers 1998-2008

First grade debut:

Panthers vs Tigers, Penrith Football Stadium, 17/5/98 (Rd10)

Rabbitohs debut:

Rabbitohs vs Roosters, Sydney Football Stadium, 15/3/09 (Rd 1)

First Grade Games:

218 (41 for the Rabbitohs)

First Grade Tries:

129 (16 for the Rabbitohs)

First Grade Goals:

1 (0 for the Rabbitohs)

First Grade Points:

518 (64 for the Rabbitohs)

What do you like to do outside of football:

Spend time with family

Education:

Refrigeration mechanic trade, business course, youth work course

What are your goals in Rugby League:

To have an injury-free year

What was your first job:

Apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic

Favourite book:

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Which meal do you cook best:

Baked Barramundi with Ginger Shallots and Chilli

What could you not live without:

Toothbrush

What was your best subject at school:

Science

What was your worst subject at school:

Religion

Earliest football memory:

Playing under 7s

What advice do you have for junior Rugby League players:

Talent is only half way there

Who were your favourite players when you were a kid (Nik J. – Member # 1914):

Brad Fittler and Steve Renouf

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