Danny Russell (born 13 June 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for the

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. He played as either a or .

Playing career

Russell made his first grade debut from the bench in his side's 22−18 victory over the

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in round 11 of the 2004 season. He played in 2 more games for the

during the

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which includes losses to the

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and St. George Illawarra Dragons in round 13 and 14 respectively. Russell was released by the Panthers at the end of the 2004 season, and subsequently never played first grade rugby league again.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Russell, Danny 1983 births Living people Australian rugby league players Penrith Panthers players Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Penrith, New South Wales