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{{Short description|Australian rugby league footballer}}
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|source = <ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Michael_Sullivan/summary.html Rugby League Project]</ref>
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'''Michael Sullivan''' (born 18 June 1980, in [[Taree, New South Wales]]) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer of the 2000s. He played in the [[NRL]] for the [[Northern Eagles]], [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] and [[Bulldogs (NRL team)|Bulldogs]] clubs, as well as in [[Super League]] for the [[Warrington Wolves]], usually at {{rlp|hk}}.
'''Michael Sullivan''' (born 18 June 1980) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 2000s. He played in the [[NRL]] for the [[Northern Eagles]], [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] and Canterbury-Bankstown, as well as in the [[Super League]] for the [[Warrington Wolves]], usually as a {{rlp|hk}}.


==Background==
Sullivan joined the Wolves following a highly publicised revelation that he had a [[gambling addiction]] for many years and the lucrative contract he was offered by the Super League club would go a long way in paying off his gambling debts.{{citation needed|date=November 2007}} <!-- I know it's a fact, but it still needs a source. -->
Sullivan was born in [[Taree, New South Wales]], Australia.
Michael his junior rugby league for [[Group 3 Rugby League|Wingham Tigers]] & [[Group 3 Rugby League|Taree City Bulls]].


==Career==
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Sullivan returned to the [[National Rugby League|NRL]] in 2008 to play with the [[Bulldogs (NRL team)|Bulldogs]] on a two-year contract.
Sullivan made his first grade debut for the now defunct Northern Eagles in Round 26 2000 against Auckland.


In 2003, Sullivan joined Cronulla-Sutherland and was a consistent member of the first grade side over the next 3 seasons. In 2006, Sullivan joined English side Warrington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=player&id=692|title=BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB – OFFICIAL WEBSITE|website=thebulldogs.com.au}}</ref>
After finishing his contract with the [[Bulldogs (NRL team)|Bulldogs]] Sullivan signed as Captain/Coach for the Orange Cyms in Group 10 [[Country Rugby League]]. In 2017 Michael became well known for his backwards man dance routine, which featured in the dying minutes of the Grand Final. Oberon have now joined the long list of clubs who very much dislike Michael “Hollywood” Sullivan. Other clubs include the likes of Hawks, Mudgee, Lithgow & the koorawatha Jets.


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Sullivan returned to the [[National Rugby League|NRL]] in 2008 to play with Canterbury on a two-year contract.
Michael has since gone on for a successful campaign with the Orange CYMS. He is well known for his ability to come 2nd to his older brother Scott in many events, including wrestling and boxing. He also invests a lot of his spare time in promoting something close to his heart, foreskin regeneration. Michaels website is foreskinsrus.org.au.

After finishing his contract with Canterbury, Sullivan signed as Captain/Coach for the [[Orange CYMS]] in [[Group 10 Rugby League]].

In Sullivan's nine-year tenure at CYMS, he has got the Club into 7 Grand Finals and won 5. The Grand Final wins were in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2017. Sullivan is the most successful coach in CYMS 73-year history.
In April 2018, Sullivan announced he would leave Orange CYMS to join his junior club, the [[Wingham Tigers]].
In 2022, Sullivan was announced as the head coach for the [[Berkeley Vale Panthers]] first grade team for the 2023 season and beyond.


==Off the field==
==Off the field==
One of rugby league's pin-up players, Sullivan was selected as one of ''[[Cleo (magazine)|Cleo]]'' magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2001, and was a finalist in the Sexiest Man In Rugby League competition in 2001 and 2005. He was also the male centrefold in Cleo magazine for the October 2005 issue.{{citation needed|date=January 2009}}
One of rugby league's pin-up players, Sullivan was selected as one of ''[[Cleo (magazine)|Cleo]]'' magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2001, and was a finalist in the Sexiest Man in Rugby League competition in 2001 and 2005.


Sullivan posed with former Bulldogs teammates [[Nick Youngquest]] and [[Daniel Holdsworth (rugby league)|Daniel Holdsworth]] for the ''[[Gods Of Football]]'' charity calendar.
Sullivan posed with former Canterbury teammates [[Nick Youngquest]] and [[Daniel Holdsworth (rugby league)|Daniel Holdsworth]] for the ''Gods of Football'' charity calendar.


=== Career highlights ===
=== Career highlights ===
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 7 November 2023

For the British rugby league player, see Mick Sullivan.

Michael Sullivan
Personal information
Full nameMichael Sullivan
Born (1980-06-18) 18 June 1980 (age 44)
Taree, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000 Northern Eagles 1 0 0 0 0
2003–05 Cronulla-Sutherland 61 13 0 1 53
2006–07 Warrington 42 10 1 0 42
2008–09 Canterbury-Bankstown 12 1 0 0 4
Total 116 24 1 1 99
Source: [1]

Michael Sullivan (born 18 June 1980) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played in the NRL for the Northern Eagles, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Canterbury-Bankstown, as well as in the Super League for the Warrington Wolves, usually as a hooker.

Background

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Sullivan was born in Taree, New South Wales, Australia. Michael his junior rugby league for Wingham Tigers & Taree City Bulls.

Career

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Sullivan made his first grade debut for the now defunct Northern Eagles in Round 26 2000 against Auckland.

In 2003, Sullivan joined Cronulla-Sutherland and was a consistent member of the first grade side over the next 3 seasons. In 2006, Sullivan joined English side Warrington.[2]

Sullivan returned to the NRL in 2008 to play with Canterbury on a two-year contract.

After finishing his contract with Canterbury, Sullivan signed as Captain/Coach for the Orange CYMS in Group 10 Rugby League.

In Sullivan's nine-year tenure at CYMS, he has got the Club into 7 Grand Finals and won 5. The Grand Final wins were in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2017. Sullivan is the most successful coach in CYMS 73-year history. In April 2018, Sullivan announced he would leave Orange CYMS to join his junior club, the Wingham Tigers. In 2022, Sullivan was announced as the head coach for the Berkeley Vale Panthers first grade team for the 2023 season and beyond.

Off the field

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One of rugby league's pin-up players, Sullivan was selected as one of Cleo magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2001, and was a finalist in the Sexiest Man in Rugby League competition in 2001 and 2005.

Sullivan posed with former Canterbury teammates Nick Youngquest and Daniel Holdsworth for the Gods of Football charity calendar.

Career highlights

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  • Junior Club: Wingham Tigers, North Sydney Bears
  • First Grade Debut: Round 26, Northern Eagles v Warriors at Ericsson Stadium, 30 July,

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Sullivan – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB – OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
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