Jamie Feeney
Australian rugby league footballer and coach
Jamie Feeney (born 9 April 1978) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played as a second-row and lock for Canterbury Bankstown and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. He was later the coach of the Sydney Roosters Women and Gold Coast Titans Women in the NRLW.
Background
Born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. Feeney was educated at Muswellbrook High School and then St Josephs High School, Aberdeen.
After graduating high school, Feeney attended university at Australian College of Physical Education. He studied a bachelor's degree in personal development, health and physical education
Playing career
Feeney joined Canterbury in 1997 and won the reserve grade premiership with the club in 1998. In 1999, Feeney made his first grade debut for Canterbury against Auckland.
Over the coming years, Feeney became a regular in the Canterbury side but missed out on playing in the 2004 premiership winning team against the Sydney Roosters.
In 2005, Feeney joined Melbourne Storm and played two seasons with the club. He was part of the extended bench for the club's 2006 NRL Grand Final loss against Brisbane.
Coaching career
In 2006, Feeney became coach of the Central Coast Jersey Flegg Cup team.
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