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Date Of Birth:
21.2.1980
Birthplace: Brisbane
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Position: SECOND ROW
NRL games prior to 2003: 74
State of Origin: 5 Queensland (2001, 2002)
Tests: 5 Australia (2001)
First grade debut: 1999
Age started playing: Under 8’s at Brothers Holy Spirit RLFC
Big, strong and fast. Dane has all the attributes to become one of the best back
rowers in the game. Scored some memorable tries in 2002, including a spectacular
effort which drew Origin Three to ensure the Maroons retained the Origin shield.
Best place to spend time away from football? At Main Beach
on the Gold Coast
Favourite food? KFC
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My parents, Ann and
Gary
What age did you start playing football? Under 8’s at Brother Holy Spirit
RLFC.
What has been your most memorable match? Origin 3 in 2001.
Favourite player of all time? Allan Langer
Favourite movie? Top Gun
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Invisibility.
Hardest hitter in the game? Petero Civinoceva
Most respected player in the game? Andrew Johns
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? Tennis
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be?
Brittany Spears, Jessica Simpson, Gina Gershon and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
