Sam Perrett

Infobox rugby league biography
playername = Sam Perrett
fullname = Sam Perrett
nickname = Pez, Sammy


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country =
position = rlp|WG|FB|CE
currentclub = leagueicon|Sydney|16 Sydney Roosters
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1985|5|14
placeofbirth = Auckland
countryofbirth = New Zealand
height = convert|182|cm|ftin|abbr=on
weight = convert|92|kg|stlb|abbr=on
club1 = leagueicon|Sydney Roosters|16 Sydney Roosters
year1start = 2004
year1end = present
appearances1 = 70
tries1 = 23
goals1 = 0
fieldgoals1 = 0
points1 = 92
teamA = leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16 New Zealand
yearAstart = 2007
yearAend = present
appearancesA = 5
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pointsA = 4
updated = June 11 2008
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Sam Perrett (born May 14 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition. A representative for New Zealand at international level, Perrett is a versatile back who is capable of playing on the wing, in the centres and at fullback.

NRL career

ydney Roosters

A Gold Coast junior, [ [http://www.qrl.com.au/display.php?pg_id=2352 Clydesdales Butt Heads In Trans Tasman Duel] QRL. Retrieved May 11 2008] Perrett came to the Sydney Roosters ahead of the 2004 season. It was in Round 15 of this season that he made his first grade debut, playing on the wing against the Newcastle Knights at Aussie Stadium. [ [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/matches/NRL_2004/Round_15/Sydney_Roosters-vs-Newcastle_Knights.html Telstra NRL 2004 Round 15 - Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights] Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11 2008] Perrett had an "impressive" [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/19/1087595768438.html?from=storylhs Fittler to make way for new era: Stuart] The Age. Retrieved May 11 2008] debut in a 48-4 victory to the Roosters, however during the match he sustained an ankle injury and was forced to come off the field in the 54th minute. [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/19/1087595768438.html?from=storylhs Fittler to make way for new era: Stuart] The Age. Retrieved May 11 2008] The ankle injury kept Perrett out for six weeks, [ [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/22/1087844941002.html Witt takes on Gower] The Age. Retrieved May 11 2008] however he didn't make another appearance for the Roosters all season. Perrett also played a limited role in the 2005 season, only playing 3 matches for the Roosters. [http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=921 NRL Stats - Sam Perrett] NRL Stats. Retrieved May 11 2008] Despite his few appearances, Perrett was still able to cross for his maiden first grade try, with a double in the Roosters' final round victory over the Bulldogs. [ [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/matches/NRL_2005/Round_26/Sydney_Roosters-vs-Bulldogs.html Telstra NRL 2005 Round 26 - Sydney Roosters vs. Bulldogs] Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11 2008]

While the 2006 season was a poor one for the Roosters, it can be considered Perrett's breakthrough season as he played 17 matches, scoring 7 tries. [http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=921 NRL Stats - Sam Perrett] NRL Stats. Retrieved May 11 2008] Playing the entire season on the wing, [ [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/matches/Custom/LS0tNC0tLS0tMjc1My0tLS0= Sam Perrett Appearances In First Grade (AUS)] Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11 2008] Perrett scored a double against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 19 and his first career hat-trick in Round 23 against the Penrith Panthers. [ [http://stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Sam_Perrett.html Rleague Stats - Sam Perrett] Rleague.com. Retrieved May 11 2008] The 2007 season was one of improvement for Perrett as he played each of the Rooster's 24 games, scoring 9 tries. [http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=921 NRL Stats - Sam Perrett] NRL Stats. Retrieved May 11 2008] He alternated between playing wing and centre for a majority of the season, however moved to fullback under the guidance of new Roosters' coach Brad Fittler in the latter part of the season, filling in for the injured Anthony Minichiello. [ [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/matches/Custom/LS0tNC0tLS0tMjc1My0tLS0= Sam Perrett Appearances In First Grade (AUS)] Rugby League Project. Retrieved May 11 2008] His performances throughout the season were strong enough that he was selected as in the New Zealand squad for the historic 2007 All Golds Tour. [ [http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4233056a6033.html Kidwell looks forward to All Golds action] The Dominion Post. Retrieved May 11 2008]

In the 2008 season it was announced that Perrett had signed a contract extension with the Roosters, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2012. [ [http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=3185 Perrett and Kenny-Dowall to remain Roosters] Sydney Roosters. Retrieved May 11 2008]

International career

Despite having played for the Australian Schoolboys and New South Wales Under 19s in his junior career, Perrett has sworn his allegiance to New Zealand. Perrett got his first taste of senior international football playing for New Zealand A against an Australian Invitational team in a curtain raiser to a 2006 Tri-Nations match. [ [http://www.qrl.com.au/display.php?pg_id=2352 Clydesdales Butt Heads In Trans Tasman Duel] QRL.com.au. Retrieved May 11 2008]

In October 2006 he was announced in the Kiwis Tri-Nations squad but did not go on to play any games in the series. A year later he was selected in the All Golds side to play Northern Union in the centenay test between the side and after a good performance in that game he was then selected for the New Zealand side against Great Britain in both the first and second test.

He has been named in the New Zealand training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12196_3949034,00.html|title=Kiwis select Sonny Bill|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2008-08-08|accessdate=2008-08-08]

He has been named in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7656238.stm|title=Kiwis to wait on Webb and Matai|publisher=BBC|date=2008-10-07|accessdate=2008-10-07]

Career playing statistics

Point Scoring Summary - Sydney Roosters

References

External Links

* [http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/players/player_profile.php?grade=first_grade&player_name=Sam%20Perrett Sydney Roosters profile]