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Johnathan Dean Thurston AM (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Thurston was an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All Stars representative, playing at halfback or five-eighth, and was a noted goal-kicker.
Johnathan Thurston AM was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2023 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of rugby league. Thurston was one of Australian rugby league’s greatest players in a glittering career which saw him dominate at state, national and international levels.
Nov 16, 2018 · Johnathan Thurston grew up in a housing commission house in Sunnybank Hills on the outskirts of Brisbane. He showed a rare talent for football early on but his parents didn't have the money to help him travel to games.
Sep 2, 2018 · The playmaker has achieved everything rugby league has to offer - for club, state and country - and when he lined up for his 323rd and final NRL game against the Titans,...
Aug 30, 2018 · Coming off the bench as 18th man for injured Bulldogs captain Steve Price, Johnathan Thurston didn't have a particularly remarkable game, but he did show his class at just 21 years of...
Apr 5, 2020 · Few players have captured the imagination of rugby league fans like Johnathan Thurston from his early years at Canterbury, then his illustrious career at the Cowboys from 2005-18, plus his...
Aug 12, 2022 · North Queensland Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston flew back home to be with his family after he was left "absolutely devastated" by the news that his former coach, Paul Green, had died by suicide at the age of 49. Key points: Johnathan Thurston was due to appear on Nine's Thursday night football coverage, but instead flew home to be with his family
