Eddie Paea

Position:

Halfback

Height:

178cm

Weight:

84kg

Date Of Birth:

08 Feb 1988

Place Of Birth:

Sydney, NSW

Years Present:

2007, 2008

A very clever playmaker that has all the skills to make it in the top grade. Very quick off the mark Paea can take on the defence himself or set up outside supports. Possesses a very strong kicking game also. Has already shown he is a big game player with match-winning performances for NSW under 19 and the Junior Kiwis in 2007. After making his NRL debut in 2006, he played three games in 2007, a tally he is sure to add to in 2008.

Junior club:

Mascot Jets

Representative honours:

Three Tests for Tonga 2008; Junior Kiwis 2007

First grade debut:

Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, Leichhardt Oval, 3/9/06, round 26

Rabbitohs debut:

v Wests Tigers, Leichhardt Oval, 3/9/06, round 26

What do you remember about your debut game:

It was pretty hectic and the Tigers scored more points than us.

What are your goals in football:

To play first grade and to win a grand final.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you:

Nobody is perfect but that shouldn’t stop you trying to be.

What was your first job:

Chores around the house for pocket money.

Favourite book:

The Harry Potter series.

Favourite CD:

Bob Marley; Greatest Hits

Favourite TV show:

The Simpsons.

Favourite food:

Chicken Schnitzel.

What is your favourite place to go on holiday:

Tonga, it’s a really laid back place.

If you were not a footballer what would you be doing:

I would probably be a fireman.

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