Mathew Head
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Born | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia |
9 May 1982 |||||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||
Weight | 78 kg (12 st 4 lb) | |||||
Playing information | ||||||
Position | Halfback | |||||
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Years | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
2003–07 | St. George Illawarra | 57 | 7 | 95 | 1 | 219 |
2007 | Hull | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
2008 | Wests Tigers | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
2009 | St. George Illawarra | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 88 | 9 | 95 | 2 | 228 | |
Source: NRL Stats & RLP |
Mathew Head (born 9 May 1982 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby league player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[1] He previously played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Hull in Super League. He primarily plays at half-back.
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Career
St. George Illawarra Dragons
Head's career has been plagued by recurring knee injuries. However, when not injured he is known for his consistency and his ability to set up points and he adds spark in attack for his team. He also was the number one goal converter prior to his knee injuries.[citation needed]
Hull
In 2007, Head signed for Hull until the end of that season in a bid to help the club reach the Super League play-offs but injuries restricted his performance and availability for matches.[2][3]
Wests Tigers
In November 2007, after announcing his desire to return to Australia, Head was signed by the Wests Tigers on a one-year contract.[4] Fitness levels and injuries again limited his time on field during the 2008 season.
Return to the St. George Illawarra Dragons
In August 2008, Head agreed to a return to the Dragons in 2009.[5] Since being signed by St George Illawarra, Head was generally assigned to play for St George Illawarra's feeder club (the Shellharbour Dragons) in the position of halfback or five-eighth,[6][7] rather than first grade.[8] His contract with the Dragons was not renewed and he has since returned to his junior team Dapto Canaries and became their captain coach in the 2010 season.
Career highlights
- First Grade Debut: Round 3, St George Illawarra v Canberra, Canberra Stadium, 29 March 2003
References
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External links
- Mathew Head player profile at St. George Illawarra Dragons
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- 1982 births
- Australian rugby league players
- St. George Illawarra Dragons players
- Hull F.C. players
- Wests Tigers players
- Shellharbour City Dragons players
- Rugby league halfbacks
- Rugby league five-eighths
- Living people