Mitchell Pearce
Australian rugby league footballer
Mitchell Pearce (born 7 April 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a scrum-half for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
He previously played for Sydney Roosters, with whom he won the 2013 NRL Grand Final, and Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Pearce has played for City Origin, New South Wales in the State of Origin series, the Prime Minister's XIII and the NRL All Stars side.
Early life
Pearce was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of the ARL commissioner, former Balmain Tigers legend, New South Wales and Australian international Wayne Pearce.
He played his junior football for the Asquith Magpies and North Ryde Hawks. Pearce attended and played rugby union for Barker College, before transferring to Marist Catholic College North Shore for his senior years, where he played league alongside his friend Kieran Foran. Pearce would later be signed by the Sydney Roosters.
Playing career
Sydney Roosters (2007-2017)
In Round 2 of the 2007 NRL season, Pearce made his NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters against the North Queensland Cowboys, starting at halfback in the 43–6 loss at 1300SMILES Stadium. After three First Grade appearances for the Roosters, Pearce's contract was extended by the club to the end of the 2010 season. In Round 12 against the Newcastle Knights, Pearce scored his first NRL career try in the Roosters 22–18 loss at Central Coast Stadium.
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