Joe Galuvao
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Joe Galuvao is a New Zealand
professional rugby league
footballer for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League
. A Samoa and New Zealand international second row forward, he previously played for the Auckland Warriors
, Parramatta Eels
, South Sydney Rabbitohs
and Penrith Panthers
, with whom he won the 2003 NRL Premiership.
in the 2003 NRL grand final
. With fellow second-rower Tony Puletua
, Galuvao was known as one of the "Hair Bears" and was rated one of the best second-rowers in the world in 2003.
Galuvao joined the Rabbitohs from 2006 on a three-year deal. Galuvao was released in September 2007 after a campaign to encourage him to retire, reportedly being told by Souths to swap "the paddock for the pulpit". by the Rabbitohs to join the Parramatta Eels in the 2008 off season. Galuvao signed a 2 year contract with Parramatta, keeping him with the Eels through the 2009 season. In the 2008 season, he only played in six NRL games for the Eels. In 2009, however he matched that total in the first six games of the season.
In August, 2009, Galuvao extended his playing career by signing a three-year deal with Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Despite being concussed in a pre-season match, Galuvao made his debut for Manly against his old club Parramatta in Round 2 of the 2010 season.
Galuvao won a second premiership as part of Manly's victorious 2011 NRL Grand Final
squad. He, along with Shane Rodney
have played in the same premiership team twice, Rodney having been a teammate of Galuvao's in Penrith's victorious 2003 NRL Grand Final
squad.
national team on four occasions.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
professional 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...
footballer for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
. A Samoa and New Zealand international second row forward, he previously played for the Auckland Warriors
New Zealand Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia...
, Parramatta Eels
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...
, South Sydney Rabbitohs
South Sydney Rabbitohs
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in Redfern, a suburb of South-central Sydney, New South Wales. They participate in the National Rugby League premiership and are one of nine existing teams from the state capital...
and Penrith Panthers
Penrith Panthers
The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan...
, with whom he won the 2003 NRL Premiership.
Club career
Gavluvao was a member of the 2003 NRL premiership-winning Panthers team which defeated the Sydney RoostersSydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
in the 2003 NRL grand final
2003 NRL grand final
The 2003 NRL grand final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding match of the 2003 NRL season. In what was a contest of Sydney's east versus west, defending premiers and match favourites, the Sydney Roosters played against minor premiers and underdogs, the Penrith Panthers...
. With fellow second-rower Tony Puletua
Tony Puletua
Anthony Puletua is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for St. Helens in the European Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition...
, Galuvao was known as one of the "Hair Bears" and was rated one of the best second-rowers in the world in 2003.
Galuvao joined the Rabbitohs from 2006 on a three-year deal. Galuvao was released in September 2007 after a campaign to encourage him to retire, reportedly being told by Souths to swap "the paddock for the pulpit". by the Rabbitohs to join the Parramatta Eels in the 2008 off season. Galuvao signed a 2 year contract with Parramatta, keeping him with the Eels through the 2009 season. In the 2008 season, he only played in six NRL games for the Eels. In 2009, however he matched that total in the first six games of the season.
In August, 2009, Galuvao extended his playing career by signing a three-year deal with Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Despite being concussed in a pre-season match, Galuvao made his debut for Manly against his old club Parramatta in Round 2 of the 2010 season.
Galuvao won a second premiership as part of Manly's victorious 2011 NRL Grand Final
2011 NRL Grand Final
The 2011 NRL Grand Final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding game of the NRL's 2011 Telstra Premiership season. It was played between the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors on the afternoon of Sunday, 2 October, and it was the first time the two sides have met in a...
squad. He, along with Shane Rodney
Shane Rodney
Shane Rodney is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for Harlequins RL of Super League. He previously played for the Penrith Panthers, winning the 2003 NRL premiership with them. and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles whom he won the 2011 NRL Grand Final with...
have played in the same premiership team twice, Rodney having been a teammate of Galuvao's in Penrith's victorious 2003 NRL Grand Final
2003 NRL grand final
The 2003 NRL grand final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding match of the 2003 NRL season. In what was a contest of Sydney's east versus west, defending premiers and match favourites, the Sydney Roosters played against minor premiers and underdogs, the Penrith Panthers...
squad.
Representative career
Galuvao has represented the New ZealandNew Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
national team on four occasions.
Career highlights
- First Grade Debut: 1998 – Round 8, Auckland v Sydney RoostersSydney RoostersThe Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
at Aussie Stadium, 2 May - Representative Selection: 2003 – Australia vs New Zealand at Aussie Stadium, 25 July
- Premierships: 2003 – member of the Grand final winning Penrith Panthers, defeated Sydney Roosters, 18–6