Dean Treister

Dean Treister
Personal information
Full name Dean Treister
Born 19 December 1975
Canterbury, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–2003 Cronulla-Sutherland 161 16 0 0 96
2003 Hull FC 17 3 0 0 12
Total 178 19 0 0 108
As of 17 June 2011
Source:

Dean Treister is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A member of the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks team, Treister played many games for the club from 1993 to 2003, including the 1997 Super League Grand Final. His position of choice was hooker.[1]

Dean Treister was a local Cronulla junior and made his first-grade debut in 1995 after winning the President's Cup premiership with Cronulla. Treister was known for his creative ability in attack and his ability to control the game. Throughout his time at the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks he was a favourite amongst the fans.

He joined Hull FC part way through the 2003 NRL Season after being dropped to reserve grade alongside fellow club stalwart Nick Graham by new coach Chris Anderson.[2] It was reported that his demotion to reserve grade occurred as a result of club politics, with a rumoured falling out between himself and the coach the alleged cause.[3]

Dean has been living in the United States since he retired and is married with 3 children.

References

  1. Dropped Treister wants out 17 April 2003 The Sydney Morning Herald
  2. Whiticker, A. & Hudson G. 2007. 'The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players', Gary Allen Publishing, Wetherill Park NSW, Australia.p. 556
  3. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/17/1050172711323.html