Michael DeVere

Michael DeVere

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