Clinton O'Brien (born 10 January 1974) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A Queensland State of Origin representative forward, he played club football in Australia for the

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and

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(with whom he won the 2001 NRL premiership), as well as English club Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. O'Brein represented

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in the

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Playing career

O'Brien made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs against St George in Round 12 1993. In 1996, O'Brien joined South Queensland and in 1997 played in the club's final ever game, a 39-18 victory over Western Suburbs. In 1998, O'Brien joined the Gold Coast and played in the club's final ever game which was a 20-18 defeat against Cronulla. In 1999, O'Brien joined Newcastle. He played for the

from the interchange bench in their 2001 NRL Grand Final victory over the

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. Having won the 2001 NRL Premiership, Newcastle traveled to England to play the

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against

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champions, the

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. O'Brien played at from the interchange bench in Newcastle's loss.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Obrien, Clinton 1974 births Australian rugby league players Rugby league players from the Gold Coast, Queensland Sydney Roosters players South Queensland Crushers players Newcastle Knights players Wakefield Trinity players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Rugby league props Living people Gold Coast Chargers players