Nathan Merritt

Position:

Fullback/Wing

Height:

183cm

Weight:

92kg

Date Of Birth:

26 May 1983

Place Of Birth:

Sydney, NSW

Years Present:

2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008

Again showed his versatility and talent with a seamless transition from wing to fullback in 2007. A genuine speedster Merritt has always been a noted tryscorer and his defence has moved on in leaps and bounds. The NRL’s leading tryscorer in 2006 is a reliable goal kicker too. Suffered a season ending knee injury in round 24 against the Tigers which shattered his dreams of playing finals football with the Rabbitohs in 2007. A fate sure to spur him on in 2008.

Junior club:

Alexandria Rovers

Representative honours:

PM's XIII 2006

Previous clubs and years:

South Sydney 2002, 2003, Cronulla 2004, 2005

First grade debut:

Rabbitohs v Warriors, Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, 12/5/02, round

Rabbitohs debut:

v Warriors, Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, 12/5/02, round

What do you remember about your debut game:

It was really quick.

What are your goals in football:

This year to hopefully get the chance to play finals football for South Sydney.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you:

Put your talent on show.

What was your first job:

I went straight from school to playing football.

What are you reading at the moment:

Only The Strong Survive by Terrell Owens.

Favourite CD:

I like anything RnB

Favourite food:

Chicken

What is your favourite place to go on holiday:

Miami

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

Community work.

What makes you happy:

Going home to the family after a game.

First Grade Games:

112

First Grade Tries:

First Grade Goals:

First Grade Points:

338

Earliest football memory:

Playing a grand final in the mud at Redfern Oval. I think it was nappy grade.

Favourite football moment:

Making my first grade debut in 2002 against the Warriors.

Most embarrassing football moment :

There are a few of those.

Game that changed my career:

A lot of games in 2006, in fact pretty much the whole season I learned what I am capable of.

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