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	Topics Tonie Carroll Topic Home Tonie Carroll (born 17 February, 1976 in ChristchurchChristchurch Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the third largest city in the country.... , New ZealandNew Zealand New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands and many much smaller islands, m... ) is an AustraliaAustralia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland o... n/New ZealandNew Zealand New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands and many much smaller islands, m... professional rugby leagueRugby league Rugby league is a team sport, played by two teams of 17 players, with 13 on the field at any one time and 4 'on the bench' .... player. He plays at LockRugby league positions A rugby league team consists of thirteen players plus four substitutes.... /Second RowRugby league positions A rugby league team consists of thirteen players plus four substitutes.... and previously at CentreRugby league positions A rugby league team consists of thirteen players plus four substitutes.... for the Brisbane BroncosBrisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Football Club Limited is a National Rugby League football team in Brisbane, Australia.... in the National Rugby LeagueNational Rugby League The National Rugby League is the premier rugby league competition in Australia and New Zealand.... competition and frequently represents Queensland in the State of OriginRugby League State of Origin The Rugby League State of Origin is an annual series of three interstate rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons... . Nicknamed 'Tunza', he started his Australian club career with Brisbane's Easts TigersEasts Tigers The Easts Tigers are a rugby league club based at Langlands Park, which is in the suburb of Coorparoo in Brisbane, Australia... team before moving on to the Broncos. He won the Broncos' rookie of the year award in 1996Brisbane Broncos 1996 1996 was the Brisbane Broncos' ninth season of competition.... . Best known for his devastating defensive hits, he created controversy when, after representing New Zealand in the 2000 World Cup2000 Rugby League World Cup The twelfth Rugby League World Cup was held in Great Britain and France in 2000.... , he played for the Australian side, due to his having played State of OriginRugby League State of Origin The Rugby League State of Origin is an annual series of three interstate rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons... . When selected for the Kangaroos in 2004s Tri-Nations2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations The second Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament was contested between 16 October and 27 November of 2004.... competition, Carroll became the first player in 90 years (since Bill Kelly in 1914) to play for both New Zealand and Australia. Carroll traveled to EnglandEngland England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... to play with the Leeds RhinosLeeds Rhinos Overview Leeds Rhinos are a professional rugby league club based in Headingley in the north of Leeds, Yorkshire.... at the end of the 2000 season. He finished his first season in Super LeagueSuper League (Europe) Super League is the only full-time professional rugby league competition operating in the northern hemisphere.... as top try-scorer for his club with 23 tries in 28 games, including hat-tricks in consecutive games. This earned him a place in the centres in 2001's Super League Dream TeamSuper League Dream Team The Super League Dream Team is an award given to the players deemed to have been the best in their position in the European ... . The following year was a frustrating one for Carroll as he struggled with injury, however he still managed 22 appearances, scoring eight tries. After two seasons at the Rhinos he returned to the Broncos. Carroll's leg was injured in the 2006 grand final against Melbourne. Despite limping, he refused to leave the field and ended up playing solid football later in the game. In 2007, Broncos coach Wayne Bennett pulled a surprise selection by naming Carroll at five-eighthRugby league positions A rugby league team consists of thirteen players plus four substitutes.... left vacant due to the season ending knee injury to captain Darren LockyerDarren Lockyer Summary Darren Lockyer is a rugby league player and is the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby ... , a position he has only played for 50 minutes in his entire career, opting for Carroll ahead of other options such as, Joel MoonJoel Moon Joel Moon, is a rugby league five-eighth/lock for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition.... , Karmichael HuntKarmichael Hunt Karmichael Hunt is the Fullback/Wing for the Brisbane Broncos a rugby league team in the National Rugby League competition.... , Shane PerryShane Perry Shane Perry is an Australian professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the National ... and Greg EastwoodGreg Eastwood Greg Eastwood is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the Australian National Rugby League competit... . The 2008 NRL seasonNational Rugby League season 2008 The 2008 National Rugby League premiership is the one hundred and first season of professional rugby league club competitio... will be his last of professional rugby league. First Grade Debut - Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland CowboysNorth Queensland Cowboys The North Queensland Cowboys are a rugby league team based in Townsville, Queensland Australia.... , ANZ StadiumQueensland Sport and Athletics Centre The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ... , April 21, 1996 External links