Sean Russell (rugby league)

Sean Russell (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.

Sean Russell
Personal information
Full nameSean Russell
Born (2002-05-27) 27 May 2002
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Parramatta Eels 7 7 0 0 28
Source: [1]
As of 28 April 2023

Background

Russell was born in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia.

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

2021

In 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

In 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] On 7 October, Russell signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2024.[7]

2023

On 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]

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. No recall for Ferguson as Eels call up Russell for NRL debut
  3. Sean Russell fan club in full voice as their man gets a double on debut
  4. "Sean Russell, Jake Arthur & Makahesi Makatoa Extend". www.parraeels.com.au. 20 December 2021.
  5. "Eels win thriller with Titans, lose hat-trick hero Russell". www.espn.com.au.
  6. "Campbell not careless, Russell in hospital". www.espn.com.
  7. "Eels enforcer handed huge extension as Warriors recruit unveiled: NRL Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au.
  8. "Carnage as Knights lose FOUR; Tigers' double blow in brutal clash: NRL Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au.
  9. "Moses proves his value and shows Tigers what they've been missing amid Doueihi disaster - 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.


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