Corey Norman
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Corey Norman is an Australia
n rugby league
player for the Brisbane Broncos
in the NRL competition. He plays as a full-back or as a five-eighth.
Norman was named in the Brisbane Broncos
team for round 1 of the 2010 NRL season
. He did enough to impress during pre-season trial games against the likes of the Canberra Raiders
to make the Broncos side for the season opener. He beat off opposition from Josh Hoffman
to claim the number 1 jersey.
His junior club were the Beenleigh Lions. Corey was a student of Rugby League school Keebra Park High on the Gold Coast, the same school that has produced the likes of Benji Marshall
, Ben Te'o, Rangi Chase
, Robert Lui
, Greg Eastwood
and many more. Norman has been compared with Broncos
legend Darren Lockyer
, with his "tricks" being noted with regards to his skill level. He is also considered a perfect replacement of AFL
bound Karmichael Hunt
due to his similar playing style and build.
He was named as the Brisbane under 20's team back of the year in 2009.
in round one of the 2010 NRL season against the North Queensland Cowboys
. He made an impression in the opening minutes by saving two early tries. In the 19th minute he set up Israel Folau
in the corner for the first try of the night. Three minutes later, Norman delivered a perfectly weighted pass to captain Darren Lockyer
to send him over for the second try of the night which helped the Broncos stay in front for the rest of the game, eventually winning 30-24. After the game, he was named Man of the Match
and became an instant hit with Brisbane fans.
He remained first choice fullback in round 2 against the Canberra Raiders. He set up Israel Folau
for the Broncos' first try after a line break. The Broncos eventually lost 22-14. He finished the match with one line break, one try assist, two hit-ups, two tackles, two missed tackles and one error.
(* denotes season still competing.)
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player for the Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...
in the NRL competition. He plays as a full-back or as a five-eighth.
Norman was named in the Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...
team for round 1 of the 2010 NRL season
2010 NRL season
The 2010 NRL season was the 103rd season of professional rugby league football club competition in Australia, and the thirteenth run by the National Rugby League. The season commenced on 12 March and ended with the Grand Final, played on 3 October at ANZ Stadium...
. He did enough to impress during pre-season trial games against the likes of the Canberra Raiders
Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982...
to make the Broncos side for the season opener. He beat off opposition from Josh Hoffman
Josh Hoffman
Josh Hoffman is an Australian-born professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League.-Playing career:...
to claim the number 1 jersey.
His junior club were the Beenleigh Lions. Corey was a student of Rugby League school Keebra Park High on the Gold Coast, the same school that has produced the likes of Benji Marshall
Benji Marshall
Benji Marshall is a professional rugby league footballer with the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League . A goal-kicking five-eighth, he is the current captain of the New Zealand national team, with whom he won the 2008 World Cup and 2010 Four Nations tournaments...
, Ben Te'o, Rangi Chase
Rangi Chase
Rangi Chase is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays in the Super League competition for the Castleford Tigers. He attended famous Maori school Te Aute College in 1999 before moving to Australia where he attended Keebra Park State High School...
, Robert Lui
Robert Lui
Robert Lui is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys of the National Rugby League...
, Greg Eastwood
Greg Eastwood
Greg Eastwood is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL. A New Zealand international representative lock or second row forward, he previously for the Brisbane Broncos, Bulldogs in the NRL and Leeds Rhinos in the European Super League...
and many more. Norman has been compared with Broncos
Brisbane Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...
legend Darren Lockyer
Darren Lockyer
Darren Lockyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was the captain of the Australian national team, the Queensland State of Origin team and his National Rugby League club, the Brisbane Broncos. His professional career spanned between 1995 and 2011...
, with his "tricks" being noted with regards to his skill level. He is also considered a perfect replacement of AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
bound Karmichael Hunt
Karmichael Hunt
Karmichael Neil Matthew Hunt is an Australian professional multi-code football player, currently playing Australian rules football for the newly formed Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League ....
due to his similar playing style and build.
He was named as the Brisbane under 20's team back of the year in 2009.
2010
Corey was selected to play fullback for the Brisbane BroncosBrisbane Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...
in round one of the 2010 NRL season against the North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys
The North Queensland Cowboys are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership...
. He made an impression in the opening minutes by saving two early tries. In the 19th minute he set up Israel Folau
Israel Folau
Israel Folau is a professional Australian rules footballer currently listed with the Greater Western Sydney Football Club in the Australian Football League . He previously played Rugby league for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League from 2007 to 2008 where he broke the record for most...
in the corner for the first try of the night. Three minutes later, Norman delivered a perfectly weighted pass to captain Darren Lockyer
Darren Lockyer
Darren Lockyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was the captain of the Australian national team, the Queensland State of Origin team and his National Rugby League club, the Brisbane Broncos. His professional career spanned between 1995 and 2011...
to send him over for the second try of the night which helped the Broncos stay in front for the rest of the game, eventually winning 30-24. After the game, he was named Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
and became an instant hit with Brisbane fans.
He remained first choice fullback in round 2 against the Canberra Raiders. He set up Israel Folau
Israel Folau
Israel Folau is a professional Australian rules footballer currently listed with the Greater Western Sydney Football Club in the Australian Football League . He previously played Rugby league for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League from 2007 to 2008 where he broke the record for most...
for the Broncos' first try after a line break. The Broncos eventually lost 22-14. He finished the match with one line break, one try assist, two hit-ups, two tackles, two missed tackles and one error.
| Season | Matches | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| 2011* | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 21 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
(* denotes season still competing.)