Josh Lewis (rugby league)
Josh Lewis (born 5 October 1985 in Sydney, New South Wales is an Australian rugby league footballer who most recently played for Toulouse Olympique. Lewis previously played for the Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition.
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Full name | Josh Lewis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 5 October 1985|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Five-eighth, Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 23 January 2019 Source: [1] |
Playing career
A Leichhardt junior and lower grader with the St George and Sydney Roosters clubs, Lewis made his first-grade debut playing for the Roosters in 2006. Looking to gain a regular starting position, Lewis was granted a release from his contract and joined the Gold Coast Titans midway through the 2007 season.[2] In his debut match for the Gold Coast against South Sydney Rabbitohs he set up two tries and kicked a field goal.[3]
Lewis played for the Balmain Tigers in 2009,[4] and was unable to get a run in the Wests Tigers team.[5] Lewis was signed by the Cronulla Sharks for the 2010 season, linking with former coach Ricky Stuart.[5]
Lewis signed with Toulouse in Co-operative Championship in France for 2011.[6]
In 2018, Lewis joined Ron Massey Cup side the Guildford Owls.[7]
Sources
- Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
References
- "Josh Lewis - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "Roosters flick another mid-year as player movement continues". AAP Sports News (Australia). 15 June 2007. Archived from the original (Fee required) on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2007.
- "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- "Balmain Tigers Sign Josh Lewis". Wests Tigers. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2008.
- "Josh Lewis could ignite Sharks". NRL News.com. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
- "2011 Player Transfers". nrl.com. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/5497202/owls-relishing-the-excellent-challenge-of-a-state-final/