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Press Release said:Sam Thaiday will be part of the WOW Brisbane Broncos’ squad until at
least 2011 after signing a new deal this morning.
The 23-year-old Queensland and Australian representative has inked a
new two-year contract that will keep the 2008 Paul Morgan Medal winner
at Red Hill.
“I am very happy to be staying here at the Broncos for another two
years,†said Thaiday today.
“While there are always other options to consider, in the back of my mind
I always wanted to stay here.
“What I am also very pleased about is that we have been able to finish the
negotiations and finalise the deal before the NRL season starts.
“That allows me to concentrate solely on my football as the new season
begins.â€Â
Broncos’ chief executive Bruno Cullen said the club was glad to again
have the big forward under an extended contract.
“It is particularly pleasing to have Sam here for at least another two
years,†said Cullen.
“He’s an established member of the NRL squad, is very much a senior
player here now, and also an established Origin player.
“Sam brings a lot to the team environment and we certainly hope this
isn’t the last contract he signs with the Broncos.â€Â
Sam Thaiday Statistics
Date of Birth: June 12, 1985
Birthplace: Sydney, NSW
Junior Club: Townsville Brothers
School: Kirwan High, Townsville
Position: Prop/second row
Height: 181cm Weight: 108kg
Rep Honours: 6 matches for Qld 2006, 2008; 2 Tests, Tri-nations 2006
NRL Games: 81
Tries: 12
Goals: 1
Points: 50