Kyle Stanley (rugby league)
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Kyle Stanley is a Samoan
-Australian Rugby League
player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League
.
His position of choice is at Five-Eighth, however due to his versatility can fill in anywhere in the back line. He is also a Goal kicker.
He is younger brother of St. George Illawarra Dragons player Chase Stanley
. & St. George Illawarra Dragons Toyota Cup player Jamie Stanley.
He is a Samoan Rugby League
International.
& Lance Thompson
did.
. He debuted at Fullback in the number 1 jersey and scored a try. He went on to play a total of 8 NRL games in 2010.
On the 6th of September 2010, Stanley was selected in the Samoan
train on squad.
In an interview with the Illawarra Mercury
published on the 1st of February 2011, Stanley said the following things about his desires and ambitions for the Dragons:
"This is my club," he said. "I've played my juniors here so I want to stay at the club.
"This is my dream, playing for St George Illawarra, so hopefully I can keep it like that."
On 7 April 2011, it was confirmed that Stanley had resigned with the Dragons for a further 3 years which will see him stay at the club until at least the end of the 2014 season. In an interview after resigning, Stanley said: “As a local junior from the St George area growing up playing with Hurstville United, I’ve always wanted to continue my career at the Dragons,”
“My last two years under Wayne Bennett have been very beneficial and I’m looking forward to continuing my development under Steve Price who will be the Head Coach of the Dragons from 2012.”
, Benson Stanley
, Jeremy Stanley
, Chase Stanley
& Jamie Stanley
Samoans
The Samoan people are a Polynesian ethnic group of the Samoan Islands, sharing genetics, language, history and culture. Due to colonialism, the home islands are politically and geographically divided between the country of Samoa, official name Independent State of Samoa ; and American Samoa, an...
-Australian 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 for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
.
His position of choice is at Five-Eighth, however due to his versatility can fill in anywhere in the back line. He is also a Goal kicker.
He is younger brother of St. George Illawarra Dragons player Chase Stanley
Chase Stanley
Chase Stanley is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition and has represented New Zealand in international competition...
. & St. George Illawarra Dragons Toyota Cup player Jamie Stanley.
He is a Samoan Rugby League
Samoa national rugby league team
-Notable Players & Coaches:* John Ackland * Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994* Steve Kaiser 1986* Afi Ah Koui 1986* Andrew Ah Koui 1986* George Apelu 1986* Fa'ausu Afoa circa-1995* Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994* Isaak Ah Mau circa-2006...
International.
Early life
Growing up, Stanley played for Hurstville United JRLFC, the same junior rugby league club that former Dragons players Anthony MundineAnthony Mundine
Anthony Mundine is an Australian professional boxer and former rugby league footballer.He is the current interim WBA Light Middleweight Champion boxer, former two-time WBA Super Middleweight Champion, former IBO Middleweight Champion and New South Wales State of Origin representative footballer....
& Lance Thompson
Lance Thompson
Lance Thompson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the St. George Dragons, the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Cronulla Sharks...
did.
2009
Kyle Stanley was part of the Dragons Under 20's Toyota Cup team in the National Youth Competition throughout 2009 and 2010.2010
Kyle made is debut in the NRL for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in round 11, 2010, at WIN Stadium Wollongong against the Canberra RaidersCanberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982...
. He debuted at Fullback in the number 1 jersey and scored a try. He went on to play a total of 8 NRL games in 2010.
On the 6th of September 2010, Stanley was selected in the Samoan
Samoa national rugby league team
-Notable Players & Coaches:* John Ackland * Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994* Steve Kaiser 1986* Afi Ah Koui 1986* Andrew Ah Koui 1986* George Apelu 1986* Fa'ausu Afoa circa-1995* Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994* Isaak Ah Mau circa-2006...
train on squad.
2011
In January 2011, Stanley was named in the Daily Telegraphs '50 Rising Australian Sports Stars'.In an interview with the Illawarra Mercury
Illawarra Mercury
The Illawarra Mercury is the only daily newspaper in Wollongong, the third largest city in the State of New South Wales, Australia. It has been published since 1855, making it one of Australia's oldest newspapers...
published on the 1st of February 2011, Stanley said the following things about his desires and ambitions for the Dragons:
"This is my club," he said. "I've played my juniors here so I want to stay at the club.
"This is my dream, playing for St George Illawarra, so hopefully I can keep it like that."
On 7 April 2011, it was confirmed that Stanley had resigned with the Dragons for a further 3 years which will see him stay at the club until at least the end of the 2014 season. In an interview after resigning, Stanley said: “As a local junior from the St George area growing up playing with Hurstville United, I’ve always wanted to continue my career at the Dragons,”
“My last two years under Wayne Bennett have been very beneficial and I’m looking forward to continuing my development under Steve Price who will be the Head Coach of the Dragons from 2012.”
Family
Stanley is one of the famous increasing 'Stanley' Rugby Clan which includes 'Smokin' Joe StanleyJoe Stanley
Joe Stanley is a former rugby union player. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand.-Career:Stanley played for the All Blacks, Ponsonby and Auckland as a centre. Joe is a member of the Stanley Rugby Clan which includes Chase and Benson...
, Benson Stanley
Benson Stanley
Benson Stanley is a rugby union player for the Blues in the Super 14 competition. Stanley is a product of Auckland Grammar. He plays as a centre. Benson is one of the Stanley rugby clan that includes Chase, Joe and Kyle...
, Jeremy Stanley
Jeremy Stanley
Jeremy Stanley is a former rugby union player. He was born in Otahuhu, New Zealand.He played for the All Blacks, Ponsonby and Auckland and the Hurricanes as a centre.-External links:...
, Chase Stanley
Chase Stanley
Chase Stanley is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition and has represented New Zealand in international competition...
& Jamie Stanley