Brad Izzard

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playername = Brad Izzard


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dateofbirth = birth date|1965|2|21|mf=y
cityofbirth = Penrith
countryofbirth = Australia
position = Centre
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years = 1982 - 1992
clubs = Penrith
caps(tries) = 191 (73)
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Brad Izzard (born February 21, 1965 in Penrith, New South Wales) was an Australian rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia as well as playing two games for the New South Wales State of Origin side. His position of choice was at centre and he is the brother of both Craig and Grant Izzard.

Izzard was a local junior for the Panthers making his first grade debut for the club in the 1982 season. Was called up to the New South Wales side in game one of State of Origin in his debut year playing on the wing though injury ruled him out of the remaining matches for his state and country played that year. Fitness problems went on to hamper his relationship with several of his coaches such as Tim Sheens and Ron Willey but playing under Phil Gould in 1991 his efforts on the field became instrumental in his teams success helping them to a grand final premiership victory. The following season several neck injuries reduced the amount of time he was able to play eventually having to retire when it was revealed it was a chronic problem.

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External links

* [http://www.stateoforigin.com.au/SOOgame/PlayerDetails.aspx?Pid=168 State of Origin Official website Rugby League Player Stats]