Todd Byrne (born ), also known by the

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s of "Bones", "The Big Pretzel", and "Skinny", is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at club level in the

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for the

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and

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, and in 2008's

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and 2009's Super League XIV for

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, as a or .

Early life

Byrne was born in Sydney,

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, Australia.

National Rugby League

Byrne as a youngster played his junior rugby league for

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. He then played for the

and

in the

. Byrne played a leading role in the Roosters late season charge to the 2002 premiership, playing at centre, and scoring or playing a role in many memorable Roosters tries during their 9 match unbeaten run to win the premiership. Having won the 2002 NRL Premiership, the Roosters traveled to England to play the

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against Super League champions, St Helens R.F.C. Byrne played on the wing and scored a

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in Easts victory. Byrne is best remembered for being the player that

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cover tackled in the memorable turning point of the

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Super League

Byrne moved to Super League side Hull for the 2008 season. At the end of 2009, Byrne retired from rugby league.

Career highlights

*''First Grade Debut:'' Round 7, Sydney Roosters v Penrith at

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, 2 April 2001

References

External links

Stats → PastPlayers → B at hullfc.comStatistics at hullfc.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, Todd 1978 births Living people Australian rugby league players Hull F.C. players New Zealand Warriors players Rugby league centres Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league wingers Sydney Roosters players Rugby league players from Sydney