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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 · Listen to Johnathan Thurston's story of overcoming rejection, hard work and talent to become one of the world's best rugby league players. He shares his journey from a housing commission house in Brisbane to the Canterbury Bulldogs and beyond.
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,...
- James Pavey
- NRL.Com Reporter
- 2015 NRL Grand Final. Thurston cemented his legacy when he slotted the match-winning field goal in extra time against old rivals Brisbane to give the Cowboys their first premiership.
- State of Origin II, 2017. Thurston suffered what turned out be a season-ending shoulder injury in the first half of the match, but played on in a crucial Origin clash.
- Cowboys v Melbourne Storm, Round 4, 2015. After the Cowboys started the season with three straight losses, 1300SMILES Stadium looked depressingly empty on Monday afternoon.
- State of Origin III, 2008. At 10-10 with 14 minutes left, Thurston's game sense shone through. A late switch to the short side caught tired New South Wales forwards out of position, with Thurston sending Billy Slater over for the crucial try.
Apr 5, 2020 · A tribute to the legendary Johnathan Thurston, who played for Canterbury, Cowboys, Queensland and Australia. See his highlights, awards, milestones and legacy in photos and videos.
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Aug 12, 2022 · The Cowboys legend was "absolutely devastated" by the news that Paul Green, who led the team to a premiership in 2015, died by suicide at 49. The NRL community paid tribute to Green, who also coached the Broncos and the Maroons, with a minute's silence before every game this round.
