Mathew Head is an Australian professional rugby league

Rugby league

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 player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. He previously played for the Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers

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 in the National Rugby League

National Rugby League

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 (NRL) and Hull in Super League

Super League

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. He primarily plays at half-back.

St. George Illawarra Dragons

Head's career has been plagued by recurring knee injuries. However, when not injured he is known for his consistency and his ability to set up points and he adds spark in attack for his team. He also was the number one goal converter prior to his knee injuries.

Hull

In 2007, Head signed for Hull until the end of that season in a bid to help the club reach the Super League

Super League

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 play-offs but injuries restricted his performance and availability for matches.

Wests Tigers

In November 2007, after announcing his desire to return to Australia, Head was signed by the Wests Tigers on a one-year contract. Fitness levels and injuries again limited his time on field during the 2008 season.

Return to the St. George Illawarra Dragons

In August 2008, Head agreed to a return to the Dragons in 2009. Since being signed by St George Illawarra, Head was generally assigned to play for St George Illawarra's feeder club (the Shellharbour Dragons) in the position of halfback or five-eighth, rather than first grade. His contract with the Dragons was not renewed and he has since returned to his junior team Dapto Canaries and became their captain coach in the 2010 season.

Career highlights

• First Grade Debut: Round 3, St George Illawarra v Canberra, Canberra Stadium, 29 March 2003

External links

• Mathew Head player profile at St. George Illawarra Dragons