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For the Westmeath GAA player, see Michael Ennis (Gaelic footballer).
Michael Ennis 
Personal information Nickname Ennis the Menace Born 16 March 1984
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, AustraliaHeight 179 cm (70 in) Weight 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) [1] Playing information Position Hooker Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2003–2004 Newcastle Knights 20 2 0 0 8 2005 St. George Illawarra 24 5 44 0 108 2006–2008 Brisbane Broncos 42 8 63 0 158 2009– Bulldogs 58 8 1 0 34 Total 144 23 108 0 308 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2009–2010 Country Origin 2 0 0 0 0 2009–2010 New South Wales 4 0 4 0 8 As of 30 March 2010 Source: NRL Stats Michael Ennis (born 16 March 1984 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the National Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative hooker, he previously played for the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra Dragons and the Newcastle Knights. He is well known as being a 'niggler' when playing.[2][3]
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Brisbane Broncos
Ennis' first season at the Broncos, in 2006, was cut short by a knee injury suffered in round 5 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium. While changing direction, Ennis snapped his anterior cruciate ligament and required a full knee reconstruction. Ennis missed the rest of the season, and subsequently, the premiership win in October.
In 2007, Ennis made a return to first grade but was forced to work for his place in the side as a result of the good form of Shaun Berrigan at hooker. After some appearances from the interchange bench earlier in the season, Ennis was trialled at halfback during the final stages of Brisbane's round 10 loss to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. He was retained in this position in the ensuing games with some success.
2008 saw Ennis reach the best form of his time at the Broncos. With stiff competition from high profile recruit PJ Marsh, Ennis cemented a spot as the starting hooker and guided the Broncos to some impressive early victories.
In June 2008, Ennis signed a three year deal to join the Bulldogs in 2009, joining a list of players to leave the Broncos. This was to be his 4th NRL club at 24 years of age.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Ennis playing for the Broncos in 2008
Ennis playing against the DragonsEnnis joined the Bulldogs from the Broncos for the 2009 season.[4]
He was selected for Country in the City vs Country match on 8 May 2009.[5]
Ennis made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in Game III of the 2009 series, replacing bitter rival Robbie Farah who was dropped. Ennis made an impact in his first game as the Blues won a dead rubber match, 28-16 with Ennis landing three goals from three attempts.
He filled the full-time goal-kicking role at the Bulldogs in 2010, replacing Hazem El Masri, who retired in 2009. However, he was replaced by Bryson Goodwin after a couple of games due to his poor goal-kicking ability.
Ennis played in all three games in 2010, all resulting in losses. In the third match, Ennis was blamed by some for costing NSW victory when he gave away a penalty by punching Queensland's Nate Myles with six minutes to go (NSW at the time were leading 18-13). There have since been calls for Ennis not to play for New South Wales ever again.[6]
In the 3 year period from the start of 2008 season, Ennis was penalised in games 58 times, the 2nd most of any player in the NRL behind Anthony Watmough.[7]
In February, 2011, Michael signed a new 3 year contract with Canterbury.[8]
References
- ^ http://www.bulldogs.com.au/default.aspx?s=player-profile-display&id=925&team=Bulldogs&michael-ennis
- ^ Christopher Boyd and Christopher Sutton. "Talking Points". Fox Sports. http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/have-your-say-on-the-big-issues-from-round-two-of-the-nrl-in-foxsportscomaus-talking-points/story-e6frf3ou-1226029140707. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Matt Marshall (6 July 2010). "NSW's dirty three exposed, but Maroons won't rise to Origin niggle tactics". Courier Mail. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nsws-dirty-three-exposed-but-maroons-wont-rise-to-origin-niggle-tactics/story-e6frepbx-1225888227972. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "2009 NRL Player Movements". NRL Live. 2008-10-04. http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
- ^ Balym, Todd (2009-05-03). "Blues halfback duel in two as Mitchell Pearce misses selection". Fox Sports. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25422326-5016947,00.html. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ^ Why Ennis should be barred from the Blues for life | Daily Telegraph Buzzwords Blog
- ^ "Stats Central". Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 11 March 2011.
- ^ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/ennis-resigns-with-bulldogs-for-three-more-years-20110301-1bcm2.html
External links
- Michael Ennis at the Canterbury Bulldogs official website.
- Official Michael Ennis NRL profile
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs – current squad Categories:- 1984 births
- People from Coffs Harbour
- Australian rugby league players
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players
- New South Wales Country rugby league team players
- Prime Minister's XIII players
- Newcastle Knights players
- Brisbane Broncos players
- NRL All Stars players
- St. George Illawarra Dragons players
- Valentine-Eleebana Red Devils players
- New South Wales Rugby League State of Origin players
- Living people
- Rugby league hookers
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