Michael Sullivan (rugby league footballer)

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**Michael Sullivan**
Personal information

Full name	Michael Sullivan
Date of birth	June 18, 1980
Place of birth	Taree, Australia
Height	1.72 m
Weight	84 kg
Nickname	Sully
Position	Halfback
Club information
Current club	Warrington Wolves
Number	7
Youth clubs
	Wingham Tigers
Professional clubs*
Years	Club	Apps (points)
2000-2001 2002-2005 2006-present	Northern Eagles Cronulla Warrington	1 (0) 61 (53) 20 (16)
* Professional club appearances and points counted for domestic first grade only and correct as of 1 September 2006. ** Representative team caps and points correct as of 1 September 2006.

Michael Sullivan (born June 18, 1980 in Taree, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian rugby league player for the Warrington Wolves in the European Super League competition. Michael joined the Wolves following a highly publicised revelation that he has had a gambling addiction for many years and the lucrative contract he was offered by the Super League club would go along way in paying off his gambling debts. He has previously played in the National Rugby League competition for the Cronulla Sharks (2002-2005), the Northern Eagles (2000-2001) and the North Sydney Bears (1999). His position of choice is at halfback, though he also plays occasionally at hooker or in somewhat of a utility position, and his small size and speed make him an elusive player, particularly against tired opposition.

One of rugby league's pin-up players, he was selected as one of Cleo magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2001, and was a finalist in the Sexiest Man In Rugby League competition in 2001 and 2005. He was also the male centrefold in Cleo magazine for the October 2005 issue.

[edit] Career highlights

Junior Club: Wingham Tigers
First Grade Debut: Round 26, Northern Eagles v Warriors at Ericsson Stadium, July 30, 2000
First Grade Record: 62 career NRL games to date, scoring 13 tries and 1 field goal.