Sean O'Sullivan. Injury horrors, jumping teams & new beginnings!
Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player ManagerShow Notes
Talented halfback Sean O’Sullivan fits the saying “rugby league journeyman” better than most.
At just 27 years of age, O’Sullivan has played NRL for six clubs - Roosters, Broncos, Warriors, Panthers, Dolphins and now the Bulldogs.
A hard working and skilful player, O’Sullivan has had to overcome multiple setbacks to make it to the top.
O’Sullivan is the son of leading recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan and has been around the game since he can remember. His knowledge is undeniable. His passion second to none.
In this episode of Chiming In, O’Sullivan shares his childhood memories and how his dream of playing at the highest level came to fruition.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 01:14 – New Club 02:51 – Son of a RL recruiter 10:10 – Dad moves to Roosters 12:06 – Footy takes off 15:18 – Dark times through injury 17:02 – Elite schoolboy player 18:28 – Signing with Roosters 22:48 – Signing with Broncos 27:57 – Signing with Warriors 31:14 – Moving to Penrith 35:46 – Moving to Dolphins 44:11 – Bulldogs 52:17 – Studying MBA 57:57 – Sean’s family
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