Sean Russell (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre, fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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| Full name | Sean Russell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 May 2002 Windsor, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Centre, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 13 October 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editRussell was born in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Finnish descent.
He played his junior rugby league for the Rouse Hill Rhinos. Russell played fullback for Patrician Brothers Blacktown in their NRL Schoolboy final, scoring a try, playing alongside fellow Eels teammates Jakob Arthur and Samuel Loizou.[2]
Playing career
edit2021
editIn round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Russell made his first grade debut for Parramatta against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, scoring two tries in a 36-10 victory.[3] In December 2021, Russell signed a new deal to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2023 season.[4]
2022
editIn round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Russell scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 32-28 victory over the Gold Coast, however suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung as he scored his third try following an ugly collision with Jayden Campbell.[5] Russell was taken to hospital in the aftermath and later ruled out indefinitely from playing.[6] Parramatta went on to make the Grand Final that year without his involvement. On 7 October, Russell signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2024.[7]
2023
editOn 15 March, it was announced that Russell would miss the entire 2023 season after he injured his shoulder during a freak training accident which would require surgery.[8] In round 6 of the 2023 NRL season, Russell who was initially thought to be ruled out for the season, played in the clubs 28-22 victory over the bottom placed Wests Tigers.[9] Russell played a total of 17 matches for Parramatta in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 10th and missed the finals.[10]
2024
editRussell played 21 games for Parramatta in the 2024 NRL season and scored five tries as the club finished 15th on the table.[11]
Statistics
edit| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Goals | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Parramatta Eels
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2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 26 | |
| Totals | 41 | 19 | 4 | 84 |
References
edit- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "No recall for Ferguson as Eels call up Russell for NRL debut". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023.
- ^ Sean Russell fan club in full voice as their man gets a double on debut
- ^ "Sean Russell, Jake Arthur & Makahesi Makatoa Extend". www.parraeels.com.au. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Eels win thriller with Titans, lose hat-trick hero Russell". www.espn.com.au. 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Campbell not careless, Russell in hospital". www.espn.com. 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Eels enforcer handed huge extension as Warriors recruit unveiled: NRL Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au. 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Carnage as Knights lose FOUR; Tigers' double blow in brutal clash: NRL Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au. 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Moses proves his value and shows Tigers what they've been missing amid Doueihi disaster - 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 10 April 2023.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Parramatta Eels season review". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "The Mole's end of season review: What went wrong at the Parramatta Eels?". www.nine.com.au.
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