Neil Sweeney

Neil Sweeney (born 9 September 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at club level for the Newcastle Knights and the North Queensland Cowboys, as a wing.

Neil Sweeney
Personal information
Full nameNeil Sweeney
Born (1977-03-09) 9 March 1977
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2002 Newcastle Knights 4 2 0 0 8
2003–07 North Queensland 49 16 2 0 68
Total 53 18 2 0 76
Source: [1]

Early life

Sweeney was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He was raised in the Lake Macquarie Suburb of Teralba and attended local primary and high schools.

Playing career

Sweeney made his first grade debut against Penrith in Round 19 2002 scoring two tries. Sweeney joined North Queensland in 2003 and played for the club over the next 5 seasons but did not feature in the club's first ever finals campaign in 2004 nor the 2005 NRL grand final against the Wests Tigers.[2]

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References

Sources

  • Whiticker, Alan; Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 609. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.
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