Date Of Birth:
11.12.1976
Birthplace: Sydney
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 93 kg
Position: CENTRE
NRL games prior to 2003: 124
State of Origin: 1 New South Wales (2001)
First grade debut: 1997
Age started playing: 9 at Campbelltown Warriors
One of the most reliable players in the game and now a point scoring machine for
the Broncos. Michael has patented his own kicking tee, called the ‘Sharpshooter’
which is used by most NRL Clubs.
Best place to spend time away from football: At the beach
or with my wife Olivia and daughter Brienna
Favourite food: Strawberry ice cream
Who has been the biggest influence on your career: My coach, Wayne
Bennett
What has been your most memorable match? 2000 Grand Final win
Favourite player of all time? Brett Kenny
Favourite movie? Men of Honour
If you could be any other person – who would it be? David Beckham
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Being Superman would cover
them all
Hardest hitter in the game? Tonie Carroll
Most respected player? Allan Langer
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? Little Athletics and
soccer
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be?
Anna Kournikova, Elizabeth Hurley, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julia Roberts