John Doyle (born 31 July 1977) is a former professional

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footballer who played for the

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and the

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in the

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Background

Born in

Rockhampton Rockhampton is a city in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland, Australia. The population of Rockhampton in June 2021 was 79,967, Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018. making it the fourth-largest city in the state outside of the ...

Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ...

. Doyle was educated at

North Rockhampton State High School North Rockhampton State High School is a co-educational State High School at Beserker Street, Frenchville, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It currently has over 1000 students enrolled and over 80 teaching staff. North Rockhampton High Scho ...

. John played junior rugby league for Yeppoon Seagulls.

Playing career

After retiring from football to live in Queensland, he signed a 1-year deal at the end of the 2005 season after

Ricky Stuart Ricky John Stuart (born 7 January 1967) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the head coach of the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and a former rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He ...

contacted him to play with the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He signed for another year with the Sydney Roosters, however in late February (2007) during training camp he had decided to retire due to ongoing knee problems. Played three games for

(scored 1 try for 4 points) Played 74 first grade games (scored 10 tries and kicked 6 goals for 52 points)

Career highlights

*Rep honours: 3 games Qld 2001–02 *Junior clubs: Yeppoon Seagulls *FG debut: North Queensland v

Hunter Mariners The Hunter Mariners were an Australian professional rugby league club based in the Hunter Region's largest city, Newcastle. Hunter was formed in mid-1995 and was later disbanded at the end of 1997. The club was formed because of the Super Leag ...

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, 22 March 1997 (Rd 4)

References

External links

Player stats – John Doyle

Queensland Rugby League
{{DEFAULTSORT:Doyle, John 1977 births Living people Australian rugby league players Indigenous Australian rugby league players North Queensland Cowboys players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from Rockhampton, Queensland Sydney Roosters players