Anthony Seuseu

Anthony Seuseu (born (1979-03-24)24 March 1979) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. His position of choice was as a prop.[1] He is the younger brother of Jerry Seuseu.

Anthony Seuseu
Personal information
Born (1979-03-24) 24 March 1979
New Zealand
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2001 New Zealand Warriors 1 0 0 0 0
2003 Halifax 12 1 0 0 4
2003 Doncaster
Total 13 1 0 0 4
As of 3 December 2008
Source: [1]

Playing career

Early years

A Counties Manukau Heroes player in the Lion Red Cup, in 1998 Seuseu played for the Mangere East Hawks in the Auckland Rugby League competition.[2]

In New Zealand

Seuseu then joined the Hibiscus Coast Raiders, playing in New Zealand's Bartercard Cup.[3] He toured Australia with the New Zealand Residents in 2000.[4][5] Like his brother Jerry he eventually made the New Zealand Warriors squad, playing one National Rugby League game in 2001. In 2002 he was again in the squad however he did not play any first grade games.

Move to England

Seuseu signed for the Halifax in 2003, a club in the English Super League.[6] However, due to work permit problems his arrival was held up and he was rushed into the squad, playing his first game the week he arrived.[7] He played twelve games for Halifax, however his time there was not a happy one. By March he was playing games for the Academy side.[8] He left the club in June[9] and was later named in a Most Embarrassing Team selection.[10]

He joined Doncaster for the remainder of the year, playing in the National Leagues.[11]

Retirement

Seuseu has since returned to New Zealand. In 2007 he was the trainer for the Auckland Harbour U/18's side.[12]

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References
  1. "Anthony Seuseu Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1998. p.128
  3. Round 7 Bartercard Cup Teams rleague.com
  4. Johns named halfback and captain AAP Sports News (Australia), 10 October 2000
  5. NZ Residents end trip with a flourish The Press, 27 July 2000
  6. 2003 Halifax RLFC BBC, 7 March 2003
  7. Roosters raring to go without warm-up The Independent, 7 February 2003
  8. Cardiss to Return in Academy Opener Halifax RLFC, 2 February 2003
  9. Seuseu leaves Halifax AAP, 20 June 2003
  10. Ned and Cov pick their special sides Evening Courier, 27 August 2008
  11. Lowes in the dock after confronting referee The Independent, 24 June 2003
  12. 2007 Coach's / Managers / Trainers Achievements Archived 26 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine Auckland Rugby League
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