- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2019
Summary
The autobiography of one of Rugby League’s favourite sons.
Sam Thaiday is one of rugby league’s most highly regarded and respected personalities. Often seen as one of the last true larrikins of the game, Sam entertained Brisbane Broncos, Queensland State of Origin and Australian fans over his sixteen-year career.
But behind the playful facade and infectious grin is a deeply caring and thoughtful individual, a family man who is passionate about working for equality in the commu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143791775 |
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| ISBN-10: | 014379177X |
| Author: | Sam Thaiday, James Colley |
| Publisher: | Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Ebury Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 275g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 23mm |
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About The Author
Sam Thaiday
Sam Thaiday played for the Brisbane Broncos for sixteen years in the NRL. He is a former Broncos captain, an Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative, and was a member of the victorious Australian 2013 Rugby League World Cup team. He received numerous awards over his career, including the Dally M award for second-row forward of the year, was named in the Indigenous Australian Rugby League Team of the Century, won a premiership title with the Brisbane Broncos and was awarded the coveted Ken Stephen Medal for his tireless efforts to help close the gap on Indigenous health and youth issues.
Sam, who is of Torres Strait Islander descent, was born in Sydney and raised in Townsville with his four brothers. He played rugby league football for the Brothers club in Townsville, attending Kirwan State High School.
Off-field, Sam is a long-time Nine Network personality and also hosts a successful Saturday morning radio show called Thank God It’s Thaiday on Nova.
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