W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Billy slater played for the melbourne storm for sixteen seasons in the nrl and was an australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback. Billy s story is told with contributions from slater s family, as well as other rugby league legends like cooper cronk, craig bellamy, darren lockyer and cameron smith. Billy slater feels he has again put up a case for queensland state of origin selection following his scintillating display in melbournes 4012 defeat of newcastle on friday night. The autobiography of one of the greatest rugby league players in the games long history during a long and decorated career with the melbourne storm, queensland and australia, billy slater has forged a reputation as not merely one of rugby leagues great fullbacks, but as one of the best players in the games long history slaters story is that of a young country recruit with superb. Level 6, suite 1, 44 pitt st, sydney, nsw, 2000 sponsors pool pro adidas 20four nine starlight foundation. Billy slater book signing session 2017 events qbd books. An australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback he has played his whole nrl career to date at melbourne. The queensland maroons have sent billy slater out a winner, with an 1812 victory in game 3 not enough to claim a series win, but enough to avoid a sweep and.
Jul 01, 2018 daly cherryevanss queensland exile ended for state of origin game 3 this article is more than 1 year old billy slater to captain maroons in final origin outing. Hailing from innesfail in rugged far north queensland, billy slaters rugby league days began in the tough local foley shield competition, where. Billy slater is an australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback who plays for the melbourne storm in the national rugby league. A summary of the career stats for exciting queensland winger, originally from innisfail, came to sydney as a trackwork rider for leading horse trainer gai waterhouse before a growth spurt led him back to his first sporting vocation rugby league. Australian rugby league player billy slater is released by police without charge following a nightclub scuffle in manchester. Billy slaters greatest qld state of origin team of alltime. Billy slater proves point to queensland maroons state of. Billy slater by billy slater penguin books australia.
Qld snub billy slater for origin opener the west australian. Also, slater is a married man and reportedly, he is enjoying a smooth. The melbourne storm jumper hanging on his wall does that for him every day. Billy slater, from north queensland to melbourne storms. During a long and decorated career with the melbourne storm, queensland and australia, billy slater has forged a reputation as not merely one of rugby leagues great fullbacks, but as one of the. Aug 19, 2012 he is set to lose his dally m crown to bulldogs sensation ben barba, yet billy slater remains the nrls most popular player and one of the most bankable athletes in australian sport. Incorrect politically but accurate birth place at the same time. William billy slater born 18 june 1983 is an australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. Naturally, i was besieged with cynicism and quite prepared to write this off quickly. As a proud queenslander, he made his debut for the state of origin team in 2004 and went on to captain the side. Billy slaters australia call up for rugby league world cup. Browse the latest articles, photo galleries and videos relating to billy slater.
He is set to lose his dally m crown to bulldogs sensation ben barba, yet billy slater remains the nrls most popular player and one of the most bankable athletes in australian sport. Cooper cronk in 2004 after resigning with melbourne. An australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback, he has played his whole nrl career to date at melbourne, with whom he set the club record for most ever. He is driven, skilled, charismatic, uncompromising and a role model for aspiring league athletes and fans of the game around the world. Nov 05, 2017 billy slater plays for the melbourne storm in the nrl. Billy slater latest breaking news, rumours and gossip. But an emotional walters insisted billy slaters state of origin days werent numbered despite snubbing the veteran fullback for the may 31 series opener in brisbane.
Qbd books are thrilled to be hosting a book signing for billy slaters brand new autobiography. Billy slater australian professional rugby league footballer. A billys bay will be set up in the stands for fans when the storm launch their premiership defence against canterbury on march 10 after south sydney face the new zealand warriors. In the post season, slater was chosen in australian 24man squad for the 20 world cup which australia won the final against new zealand 342 at old trafford, where slater scored 2 tries. Melbourne storm cameron smith, cooper cronk, billy slater. Kevin locke doesnt have to be reminded how good billy slater is. A life in pictures of one of rugby leagues favourite sons. Qbd books are thrilled to be hosting a book signing for billy slater s brand new autobiography. Related melbourne storm nrl rugby league state of origin maroons cameron smith cooper cronk state of.
Booksigning event in sydney australian romance readers. Hailing from innesfail in rugged far north queensland, billy slater s rugby league days began in the tough local foley shield competition, where his father and uncles had played before him. Australia fullback billy slater is a permanent inspiration to. William billy slater is an australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the melbourne storm of the national rugby league nrl. But an emotional walters insisted billy slater s state of origin days werent numbered despite snubbing the veteran fullback for the may 31 series opener in brisbane. Billy slater autobiography by billy slater penguin books. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. Australia fullback billy slater is a permanent inspiration. Melbourne storm fullback billy slater is one of the most. Billy slater books queensland state of origin spot as. Queensland sent retiring legend billy slater out a winner and denied new south wales a state of origin series clean sweep with a gutsy 1812 comefrom. Billy slater weighs in on what matters most for nrl season restart. Billy slaters australia call up for rugby league world. Dec 02, 20 billy slater played for the melbourne storm for sixteen seasons in the nrl and was an australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback.
Rugby league great billy slaters 300th game for melbourne storm will be celebrated in style in the nrls opening round doubleheader at optus stadium. Billy slater by billy slater 9780857981783 dymocks. This is the seventh group signing we have hosted, and it is shaping up to be the biggest yet. An australian international and onetime captain of the queensland state of origin team, he played his entire club career in the national rugby league for the melbourne storm, with whom he played in seven. Billy has won three grand finals, the clive churchill medal and. Because for all the tears and handwringing north of the border over a man who some argue is the best fullback to have. The former football player, billy slater holds a net worth. Legendary melbourne storm fullback billy slater is honest when asked about his knowledge of afl, admitting he doesnt understand it despite joining st kildas. An australian former professional rugby league footballer, billy slater played for the melbourne storms since 2003.
Jun 04, 2018 billy slater has been ruled out of origin 1 on wednesday night after injuring his hamstring at a queensland training session on sunday and darius boyd has been snubbed once again. Slater was the storms highest tryscorer in the 20 nrl season with 18 tries in 24 matches. Sep 17, 2019 an australian former professional rugby league footballer, billy slater played for the melbourne storms since 2003. Darius is just a better player at this point in his. Billy has won three grand finals, the clive churchill medal and the dally m medal with the storm. Billy slater book signing session brisbane eventfinda. Billy slater australian professional rugby league footballer if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Daly cherryevanss queensland exile ended for state of origin game 3 this article is more than 1 year old billy slater to captain maroons in final origin outing. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Billy slater is a talent unlike any other the modern game of rugby league has seen. One of rugby leagues most recognised players, billy slater has donned the melbourne, queensland and australian jumpers in an illustrious career spanning fifteen years and countless awards, including the golden boot, dally m and the clive churchill medal. Try time by billy slater meet your next favorite book. An australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback, he has played his whole nrl career to date at melbourne. Former professional rugby league great, billy slater is an icon of the game.
He has won three grand finals, the clive churchill medal, and the dally m medal. He has the innate ability to understand the emotion of the game, make a critical decision in an instant and execute it. Daly cherryevanss queensland exile ended for state of. One of rugby leagues most recognised players, billy slater has donned the melbourne, queensland and australian jumpers in an illustrious career spanning fifteen years and countless awards, including the. Also, slater is a married man and reportedly, he is enjoying a smooth marital relationship with his wife, nicole slater. He played his whole nrl career at melbourne and won four grand finals, two clive churchill medals and the dally m medal with the storm before his retirement from the sport in 2018. Billy slater, number one by billy slater 9780857981783. Dec 10, 2017 qbd books are thrilled to be hosting a book signing for billy slaters brand new autobiography. Slater still recalls the fancy fila boots of cronk and smith in that devils training session at nudgee college. Read billy slater autobiography by billy slater available from rakuten kobo.
Seemingly impossible only 12 months ago, billy slater is set to wear the green and gold of australia again, his comeback from injury taking him from the brink of retirement back to the top. He played his entire club career in the nrl for the melbourne storm, reaching an impressive seven nrl grand finals. Retired superstar billy slater says james tedescos switch to the roosters two years ago had given him the edge to take the title as the nrls best fullback. While billy slater has more than likely played his last game in green and gold, confirming after the kangaroos tense 60 win over england that he was happy to pass on the australian no. Mar 17, 2014 the australian romance readers association will be hosting a book signing event in sydney this august. It will be held in conjunction with the romance writers of australia conference, and will run from 56 pm on saturday 9 august at the pullman hotel in olympic park. Patrick woods it will allow 2016 fullback cameron munster to receive his first major test at fiveeighth, where he is expected to play in 2017 after blake green departed for manly. Billy slater has been ruled out of origin 1 on wednesday night after injuring his hamstring at a queensland training session on sunday.
An australian international and queensland state of origin representative fullback, he has played his whole nrl career to date at melbourne, with whom he set the club record for. During a long and decorated career with the melbourne storm, queensland and australia, billy slater has forged a reputat. Related melbourne storm nrl rugby league state of origin maroons cameron smith cooper cronk state of origin 2018. Video highlights from state of origin game 3 the roar. Billy slater billy slater national library of australia. Billy slater is by far the best fullback in the game over a number of years. Slater 34 next month was the big name omission when walters unveiled his origin i squad on monday after selectors retained incumbent darius boyd at fullback. Ive been watching rugby for years and still dont get it. Darius is just a better player at this point in his career. One of rugby leagues most recognised players, billy slater has donned the melbourne, queensland and australian jumpers in an illustrious career spanning fifteen years and countless awards, including the golden boot, dally m and the clive. Billy slater born 18 june 1983 in nambour, queensland is an australian professional rugby league player for the melbourne storm of the national rugby league nrl. The ultimate book for rugby fans the story of billy slater, one of australias favourite rugby league players. Slater played in 4 matches and scored 4 tries in the tournament. The first in a fiction series for young athletes by a star of australian rugbyj.
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