Brent Sherwin
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Brent Sherwin is an Australia
n professional rugby league
player. Sherwin currently plays in the Illawarra Carlton League which is an indirect feeder league to the St George Illawarra Dragons
. His position of choice is at half-back. Sherwin previously played for Les Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers
, the Bulldogs and has also been represented for City Origin
.
Sherwin played for the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2007. He was almost successful in obtaining the Dally M Award in 2002 but was narrowly beaten by Andrew Johns
, despite Johns gaining points for a game in which he was sent off.
While he has occasionally been dropped for poor form, Sherwin played a vital role in the Bulldogs' 2002 17 game winning streak and the 2004 premiership win. A handy goalkicker, Sherwin has been the top grade half since 2002 but has struggled to maintain his spot at the Bulldogs since.
In 1998, Sherwin was playing on the wing for the reserve side. He broke the clubs record for most points scored in a reserve team for a season with 170 points. He played in the eventual Premiers over Parramatta.
In 1999, he started playing half-back for the reserve side. Due to the injury of Ricky Stuart, Sherwin got his first opportunity in first grade football.
In 2000, Sherwin became a regular member of the Bulldogs squad, playing at five-eight.
In 2001, Brent continued his success in the top grade, mainly playing off the bench. Due to injury, Sherwin was unable to play in the Semi Final against the Dragons.
In 2002, Brent had a great season as he became the regular half back for the Canterbury Side, and got his first taste of representative football, As he was selected to play for City Origin.
In 2003, Brent was again a regular member of the team. He played in the Preliminary Final, But lost against eventual runner-ups the Sydney Roosters.
In 2004, Brent Sherwin had his first NRL Premiership victory over the Sydney Roosters 16-13.
In 2005, Sherwin's season was cut short due to a season ending injury.
In 2006, he came back with great form and played in the Preliminary Final which they lost to eventual premiers the Brisbane Broncos.
In 2007, Sherwin started the season in the lower grades, but early in the season returned to top grade and played for the remainder of the season. He played in the preliminary final against the Parrametta Eels, but the Bulldogs went down 25-6 ending their season, which would also turn out to be his last game playing for Canterbury.
, on a 3-year contract with the English club. He will be the club's first choice scrum-half for the 2008 SL season.
Brent played 21 times for Castleford in 2008. He suffered niggling injuries through the campaign and the tigers fans were never able to see his best ability. He is hoping for full fitness for 2009 and a strong campaign where he will link up in the halves with Rangi Chase.
Brent started the 2009 season in great form before suffering injury again where he missed 11 games. He has since come back for the final 3 games where Cas are hoping to achieve a play off place.
.
Australia
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n professional rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player. Sherwin currently plays in the Illawarra Carlton League which is an indirect feeder league to the St George Illawarra Dragons
St George Illawarra Dragons
The St George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club, representing the St. George and Illawarra regions. They have competed in the National Rugby League since 1999 as a joint venture between Sydney's historic St. George Dragons club and 1982 expansion club, the...
. His position of choice is at half-back. Sherwin previously played for Les Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
, the Bulldogs and has also been represented for City Origin
City vs Country Origin
City vs Country is an annual Australian rugby league football match that takes place in New South Wales between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area...
.
Sherwin played for the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2007. He was almost successful in obtaining the Dally M Award in 2002 but was narrowly beaten by Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns
Andrew Gary "Joey" Johns is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time. He was heralded as the world's best halfback for a number of years...
, despite Johns gaining points for a game in which he was sent off.
While he has occasionally been dropped for poor form, Sherwin played a vital role in the Bulldogs' 2002 17 game winning streak and the 2004 premiership win. A handy goalkicker, Sherwin has been the top grade half since 2002 but has struggled to maintain his spot at the Bulldogs since.
Bulldogs (1996–2007)
Brent Sherwin joined Canterbury as a five-eighth with pinpoint goal kicking. He was a regular member for the under 19's squad and played in the Preliminary Final against the Penrith Panthers which they lost.In 1998, Sherwin was playing on the wing for the reserve side. He broke the clubs record for most points scored in a reserve team for a season with 170 points. He played in the eventual Premiers over Parramatta.
In 1999, he started playing half-back for the reserve side. Due to the injury of Ricky Stuart, Sherwin got his first opportunity in first grade football.
In 2000, Sherwin became a regular member of the Bulldogs squad, playing at five-eight.
In 2001, Brent continued his success in the top grade, mainly playing off the bench. Due to injury, Sherwin was unable to play in the Semi Final against the Dragons.
In 2002, Brent had a great season as he became the regular half back for the Canterbury Side, and got his first taste of representative football, As he was selected to play for City Origin.
In 2003, Brent was again a regular member of the team. He played in the Preliminary Final, But lost against eventual runner-ups the Sydney Roosters.
In 2004, Brent Sherwin had his first NRL Premiership victory over the Sydney Roosters 16-13.
In 2005, Sherwin's season was cut short due to a season ending injury.
In 2006, he came back with great form and played in the Preliminary Final which they lost to eventual premiers the Brisbane Broncos.
In 2007, Sherwin started the season in the lower grades, but early in the season returned to top grade and played for the remainder of the season. He played in the preliminary final against the Parrametta Eels, but the Bulldogs went down 25-6 ending their season, which would also turn out to be his last game playing for Canterbury.
Castleford Tigers(2007–2010)
On 8 November 2007, the Bulldogs announced that Brent Sherwin had been released from the remainder of his contract. Sherwin signed with the English club, Castleford TigersCastleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
, on a 3-year contract with the English club. He will be the club's first choice scrum-half for the 2008 SL season.
Brent played 21 times for Castleford in 2008. He suffered niggling injuries through the campaign and the tigers fans were never able to see his best ability. He is hoping for full fitness for 2009 and a strong campaign where he will link up in the halves with Rangi Chase.
Brent started the 2009 season in great form before suffering injury again where he missed 11 games. He has since come back for the final 3 games where Cas are hoping to achieve a play off place.
Catalans Dragons 2010
Brent signed for the Les Catalans Dragons for the remainder of the 2010 season in a shock switch from Castleford.2011
Brent has returned to Australia in 2011, playing in the Illawarra Carlton League which is an indirect feeder league to the St George Illawarra DragonsSt George Illawarra Dragons
The St George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club, representing the St. George and Illawarra regions. They have competed in the National Rugby League since 1999 as a joint venture between Sydney's historic St. George Dragons club and 1982 expansion club, the...
.