Sean Russell (rugby league)
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| Full name | Sean Russell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 May 2002 Windsor, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 25 June 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sean Russell (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.
Background
[edit]Russell was born in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Finnish descent.[citation needed]
He played his junior rugby league for the Rouse Hill Rhinos. Russell played fullback for Patrician Brothers Blacktown in their NRL Schoolboy final, scoring a try, playing alongside fellow Eels teammates Jakob Arthur and Samuel Loizou.[2]
Playing career
[edit]2021
[edit]In round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Russell made his first grade debut for Parramatta against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, scoring two tries in a 36–10 victory.[3] In December 2021, Russell signed a new deal to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2023 season.[4]
2022
[edit]In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Russell scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 32–28 victory over the Gold Coast, however suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung as he scored his third try following an ugly collision with Jayden Campbell.[5] Russell was taken to hospital in the aftermath and later ruled out indefinitely from playing.[6] Parramatta went on to make the Grand Final that year without his involvement. On 7 October, Russell signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2024.[7]
2023
[edit]On 15 March, it was announced that Russell would miss the entire 2023 season after he injured his shoulder during a freak training accident which would require surgery.[8] In round 6 of the 2023 NRL season, Russell who was initially thought to be ruled out for the season, played in the clubs 28–22 victory over the bottom placed Wests Tigers.[9] Russell played a total of 17 matches for Parramatta in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 10th and missed the finals.[10]
2024
[edit]Russell played 21 games for Parramatta in the 2024 NRL season and scored five tries as the club finished 15th on the table. On 27 November, Russell signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2026.[11]
2025
[edit]On 5 August, it was announced that Russell would miss the rest of the 2025 NRL season after suffering a fractured hand in the clubs narrow loss to Melbourne.[12] He played a total of 20 games for Parramatta in the 2025 NRL season as the club finished 11th on the table.[13] In December, Russell signed a four-year deal to join the Perth Bears ahead of the 2027 NRL season.[14]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Goals | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Parramatta Eels
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2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 26 | |
| 2025 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 50 | |
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 122 | ||
| Totals | 66 | 27 | 19 | 146 |
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "No recall for Ferguson as Eels call up Russell for NRL debut". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023.
- ^ Sean Russell fan club in full voice as their man gets a double on debut
- ^ "Sean Russell, Jake Arthur & Makahesi Makatoa Extend". www.parraeels.com.au. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Eels win thriller with Titans, lose hat-trick hero Russell". www.espn.com.au. 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Campbell not careless, Russell in hospital". www.espn.com. 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Eels enforcer handed huge extension as Warriors recruit unveiled: NRL Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au. 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Carnage as Knights lose FOUR; Tigers' double blow in brutal clash: NRL Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au. 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Moses proves his value and shows Tigers what they've been missing amid Doueihi disaster - 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 10 April 2023.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Parramatta Eels season review". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "The Mole's end of season review: What went wrong at the Parramatta Eels?". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "NRL Injury Update: Round 23". www.parraeels.com.au.
- ^ "'I'll never forget to the day I die': Jason Ryles' hilariously honest admission after 'Mike Tyson moment'". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "'Magnificent seven': Perth Bears land another signing for 2027 with Sean Russell locked in on long-term deal". www.news.com.au.