Sam Perrett

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Sam Perrett
Personal information
Full name Sam Perrett
Date of birth May 14, 1985 (1985-05-14) (age 23)
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Nickname(s) Pez
School(s) Palm Beach Currumbin
Club information
Position(s) Fullback / Centre / Wing
Current club Sydney Roosters
Youth clubs
Years Club
Burleigh Bears
Youth representative teams
2003 Australian Schoolboys
Senior clubs*
Years Club Apps (points)
2004 – present Sydney Roosters 55 (76)
Representative teams**
2007 – present New Zealand 5 (4)

* Professional club appearances and points
counted for domestic first grade only and
correct as of June 11 2008.
** Representative team caps and points correct
as of May 10 2008.

Sam Perrett (born May 14, 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition. A representative for New Zealand at international level, Perrett is a versatile back who is capable of playing on the wing, in the centres and at fullback.

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[edit] NRL career

[edit] Sydney Roosters

A Gold Coast junior,[1] Perrett came to the Sydney Roosters ahead of the 2004 season. It was in Round 15 of this season that he made his first grade debut, playing on the wing against the Newcastle Knights at Aussie Stadium.[2] Perrett had an "impressive"[3] debut in a 48-4 victory to the Roosters, however during the match he sustained an ankle injury and was forced to come off the field in the 54th minute.[3] The ankle injury kept Perrett out for six weeks,[4] however he didn't make another appearance for the Roosters all season. Perrett also played a limited role in the 2005 season, only playing 3 matches for the Roosters.[5] Despite his few appearances, Perrett was still able to cross for his maiden first grade try, with a double in the Roosters' final round victory over the Bulldogs.[6]

While the 2006 season was a poor one for the Roosters, it can be considered Perrett's breakthrough season as he played 17 matches, scoring 7 tries.[5] Playing the entire season on the wing,[7] Perrett scored a double against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 19 and his first career hat-trick in Round 23 against the Penrith Panthers.[8] The 2007 season was one of improvement for Perrett as he played each of the Rooster's 24 games, scoring 9 tries.[5] He alternated between playing wing and centre for a majority of the season, however moved to fullback under the guidance of new Roosters' coach Brad Fittler in the latter part of the season, filling in for the injured Anthony Minichiello.[9] His performances throughout the season were strong enough that he was selected as in the New Zealand squad for the historic 2007 All Golds Tour.[10]

In the 2008 season it was announced that Perrett had signed a contract extension with the Roosters, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2012.[11]

[edit] International career

Despite having played for the Australian Schoolboys and New South Wales Under 19s in his junior career, Perrett has sworn his allegiance to New Zealand. Perrett got his first taste of senior international football playing for New Zealand A against an Australian Invitational team in a curtain raiser to a 2006 Tri-Nations match.[12]

In October 2006 he was announced in the Kiwis Tri-Nations squad but did not go on to play any games in the series. A year later he was selected in the All Golds side to play Northern Union in the centenay test between the side and after a good performance in that game he was then selected for the New Zealand side against Great Britain in both the first and second test.

[edit] Personal life

Perrett has a young family, and is preparing for life after football by completing a certificate in carpentry at Campbelltown TAFE.[13]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Clydesdales Butt Heads In Trans Tasman Duel QRL. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  2. ^ Telstra NRL 2004 Round 15 - Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  3. ^ a b Fittler to make way for new era: Stuart The Age. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  4. ^ Witt takes on Gower The Age. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  5. ^ a b c NRL Stats - Sam Perrett NRL Stats. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  6. ^ Telstra NRL 2005 Round 26 - Sydney Roosters vs. Bulldogs Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  7. ^ Sam Perrett Appearances In First Grade (AUS) Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  8. ^ Rleague Stats - Sam Perrett Rleague.com. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  9. ^ Sam Perrett Appearances In First Grade (AUS) Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  10. ^ Kidwell looks forward to All Golds action The Dominion Post. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  11. ^ Perrett and Kenny-Dowall to remain Roosters Sydney Roosters. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  12. ^ Clydesdales Butt Heads In Trans Tasman Duel QRL.com.au. Retrieved May 11, 2008
  13. ^ Perrett a working class man Sydney Roosters. Retrieved June 11, 2008