Daniel Mortimer

Last updated

Daniel Mortimer
Daniel Mortimer Roosters.jpg
Personal information
Born (1989-06-13) 13 June 1989 (age 34)
Sydney, Australia
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
Playing information
Position Hooker, Five-eighth, Halfback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2009–11 Parramatta Eels 48120048
2012–14 Sydney Roosters 4387046
2014–16 Gold Coast Titans 3513010
2017 Cronulla Sharks 20000
2017–18 Leigh Centurions 1980032
Total14729100136
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2015 Prime Minister's XIII 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 12 August 2018
Parent
Relatives Chris Mortimer (uncle)
Steve Mortimer (uncle)
Glen Mortimer (uncle)

Daniel Mortimer (born 13 June 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a hooker , scrum-half or stand-off for the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship. He previously played for the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Sydney Roosters and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Mortimer was a Prime Minister's XIII representative and won the 2013 NRL Grand Final with the Roosters.

Contents

Background

Mortimer playing for the Eels in 2008. DANIEL MORTIMER.jpg
Mortimer playing for the Eels in 2008.

Born in Sydney, Mortimer attended James Sheahan Catholic High School while playing his junior football for Orange CYMS before being signed by the Parramatta Eels. Mortimer played for the Eels NYC team in 2008 and 2009. [3] In 2007, Mortimer played for the New South Wales Combined Catholic Schools team and Australian Schoolboys. [4] [5]

Mortimer is of English descent, the son of former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs player Peter Mortimer and the nephew of former Bulldogs players Steve Mortimer and Chris Mortimer and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player Glen Mortimer.[ citation needed ]

Playing career

2009

In Round 12, Mortimer made his NRL debut for the Eels against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at five-eighth in the Eels 13–10 loss at Parramatta Stadium. [6] [7] In Round 16 against the Brisbane Broncos, Mortimer scored his first NRL career try in the Eels 21–14 win at Parramatta Stadium. [8] Mortimer went on to score 10 tries from 18 games in his rookie season, helping the Eels to make it to the 2009 NRL Grand Final in a late season surge, playing at five-eighth against the Melbourne Storm in the Eels 23–16 loss. [9] [10]

In 2018, Mortimer recalled his memories of the 2009 grand final saying "It was a whirlwind, it was surreal. It feels like a movie I watched. I don't think we've seen a team do that since, to be so far out of the eight then to go on to the grand final, it was an absolute buzz, something I'm so thankful I was a part of it". [11]

2010

In 2010, after a lacklustre start to the season, Mortimer reflected on 2009 saying, "We hit form that not many teams have done in the history of footy, so to be judged on that's pretty harsh". [12] Mortimer finished the 2010 NRL season with him playing in 21 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Parramatta Eels. During the 2010 season, Mortimer was reportedly offered $500,000 a season to join rivals Canterbury where is father Peter Mortimer played but turned down the offer to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2012 season. [13]

2011

Mortimer played in 9 matches for the Parramatta Eels in the 2011 NRL season after spending most of the season in the New South Wales Cup for the Wentworthville Magpies after the Eels Round 10 match against the North Queensland Cowboys where they lost 40–26 at 1300SMILES Stadium. [14] [15] In October 2011, Mortimer signed a 2-year contract with the Sydney Roosters starting in 2012. [16]

2012

Mortimer playing for the Newtown Jets in 2012 Danielmortimer.JPG
Mortimer playing for the Newtown Jets in 2012

In Round 1 of the 2012 NRL season, Mortimer made his club debut for the Sydney Roosters against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at five-eighth in the Roosters last minute 24–20 win at ANZ Stadium. [17] In Round 3 against the Canberra Raiders, Mortimer scored his first club try for the Roosters in the 14–8 win at SFS. [18] Mortimer played in 8 matches, scored 2 tries and kicked 5 goals for the Sydney Roosters in the 2012 NRL season. On 30 September 2012, Mortimer captained the Newtown Jets for the 2012 New South Wales Cup Grand Final against the Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers, playing at halfback in the Jets 22–18 win. [19]

2013

On 7 May 2013, Mortimer re-signed with the Roosters on a 2-year contract. [20] On 6 October 2013, Mortimer played in the Sydney Roosters 2013 NRL Grand Final team against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles off the interchange bench in the Roosters Grand Final 26–18 win. [21] [22] Mortimer finished the 2013 NRL season with him playing in all of the Roosters 27 matches, scoring 5 tries and kicking 2 goals.

2014

On 22 February 2014, Mortimer played in the Sydney Roosters 2014 World Club Challenge 36–14 win over the Wigan Warriors at SFS. [23] On 17 June 2014, Mortimer joined the Gold Coast Titans mid-season on a 2+12-year contract. [24] Mortimer played in 7 matches and scored 1 try for the Sydney Roosters before moving to the Gold Coast.

In Round 15 of the 2014 NRL season against the St George Illawarra Dragons, Mortimer made his club debut for the Gold Coast Titans, kicking a goal in the Titans 19–18 loss at Cbus Super Stadium. [25] [26] In Round 24 against the Dragons, Mortimer played his 100th NRL career match in the Titans 34–6 loss at Jubilee Oval. Mortimer finished off his mid-season transfer year with the Titans with him playing in 11 matches and kicking a goal.

2015

On 31 January and 1 February, Mortimer played for the Titans in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines. [27] He finished off the 2015 season having played in 17 matches and kicking 2 goals for the Titans. [28] On 26 September, he played for the Prime Minister's XIII against Papua New Guinea, playing off the interchange bench in his team's 40–12 win in Port Moresby. [29] [30] [31]

2016

On 29 January 2016, Mortimer was named in the Titans 2016 Auckland Nines squad. Mortimer was also named captain of the Titans for the tournament. [32] In Round 3 against the Wests Tigers, Mortimer scored his first club try for the Titans in their 30–18 win at Cbus Super Stadium. [33] After sustaining a hamstring injury and the signing of Nathan Peats from the Parramatta Eels, Mortimer struggled to break into the Titans first 17 squad. Mortimer finished the 2016 NRL season with him playing in 7 matches and scoring 1 try for the Titans. On 5 November 2016, Mortimer signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as being one of the potential replacements for the recently retired Michael Ennis at Hooker. [34]

2017

He only played twice for the Sharks when in late June, he moved to England to play for then Super League side Leigh Centurions [35] playing his first game on 7 July against Warrington Wolves.

2018

On 11 November, Mortimer announced his retirement from rugby league at just the age of 29. Mortimer wrote on Instagram "I've been so damn lucky to live my dream. It has been an amazing ride. Cannot wait until the next chapter ... whatever that may be". [36] Mortimer played 2019 season with Gold Coast club Currumbin Eagles in the A grade division.

Personal life

As of 2019, Mortimer has become a teacher at Pimpama State Secondary College (PSSC), Queensland, Australia.[ citation needed ]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Walker (rugby league)</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Chris Walker is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played mostly in the 2000s. A Queensland State of Origin representative winger, he played his club football in the National Rugby League for the Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney, Sydney Roosters, Melbourne Storm, Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta. Walker also had a stint in the Super League for French club Catalans Dragons. He is the younger brother of fellow professional NRL players Shane Walker and Ben Walker. At one point in the late 1990s, all three brothers were playing together for the Brisbane Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Burt</span> Australian RL coach and former rugby league footballer

Luke Kevin Burt is a professional rugby league coach who was the interim co-coach of the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, and an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. Burt and Craig Hodges were replaced by Justin Holbrook as head coach just before 2020 NRL season commenced.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Lewis</span> Australia international rugby league footballer

Luke Lewis is an Australian rugby league commentator and former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australia at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Maloney (rugby league)</span> Australia international rugby league footballer

James Maloney is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and current assistant coach for the North Queensland Cowboys.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank-Paul Nu'uausala</span> New Zealand rugby league footballer

Frank-Paul Nu'uausala, also known by the nicknames of "Frank Paul the Wrecking Ball" or "Frank the tank", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A New Zealand international representative forward, Nu'uausala most notably played for the Sydney Roosters with whom he won the 2013 NRL Premiership.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Jennings (rugby league)</span> Australia & Tonga international rugby league footballer

Michael Jennings is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He has played for Tonga and Australia at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Gordon (rugby league)</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Michael Gordon is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s, he played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Gordon was a New South Wales, Origin and Country representative. He played at wing and fullback and was a noted goal-kicker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Proctor</span> NZ international rugby league footballer

Kevin Proctor is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for AS Carcassonne in the Elite One Championship, and the New Zealand Māori and New Zealand at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sisa Waqa</span> Fiji dual-code rugby international footballer (born 1986)

Sisa Waqa is a Fijian professional rugby footballer who last played for FC Grenoble in French Rugby Union. A Fiji international representative, Waqa primarily plays on the wing. Waqa previously played for the Sydney Roosters in 2009, Melbourne Storm between 2011 and 2014, where he won the 2012 NRL premiership and the Canberra Raiders between 2015 and 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dale Copley</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Dale Copley is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a centre or winger for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Takairangi</span> NZ, NZ Maori & Cook Islands international rugby league footballer

Brad Takairangi is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth or centre. He has played for the Cook Islands, New Zealand and the New Zealand Māori at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Albert Kelly</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Albert Kelly is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth or halfback for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Hostplus Cup.

The 2011 NRL season consisted of 26 weekly regular season rounds, which began on 11 March and ended on 4 September, followed by four weeks of the finals series culminating in the grand final on 2 October.

This is a list of rivalries in the National Rugby League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrone Peachey</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Tyrone Peachey is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kane Evans</span> Fiji international rugby league footballer

Kane Evans is a former Fiji international rugby league footballer who is currently playing for Glebe Dirty Reds, having last played as a prop for the Hull FC in the Super League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitchell Moses</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Mitchell Moses is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL). He also captained the Lebanon national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sione Katoa (rugby league, born 1997)</span> Tonga international rugby league footballer

Sione Katoa is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays on the wing for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Flanagan (rugby league)</span> Australian professional rugby league footballer

Kyle Flanagan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maika Sivo</span> Fiji international rugby league footballer (born 1906)

Maika Sivo is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Fiji at international level.

References

  1. "Players". /www.loverugbyleague.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  2. "Daniel Mortimer – Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. "Daniel Mortimer player results, scores, news and statistics". rleague.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013.
  4. "Rugby League News – October '07 Sports Desk, ourfootyteam". Ourfootyteam.com. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  5. "Australian Schoolboys – Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League – FOX SPORTS PULSE". Sportingpulse.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  6. "Sharks Defeat Eels 13–10". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  7. "Daniel Mortimer makes NRL debut". The Roar. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  8. "Eels' Sunday best just too good for Broncos". Smh.com.au. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  9. "Meet the Wags Who Kept the Parramatta Eels Hopes Alives". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  10. "Storm Beat Eels in 2009 NRL Grand Final". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  11. "2009 grand final rewind: Storm end Eels fairytale". National Rugby League. 14 November 2018.
  12. "Eels Determined to Win Ugly". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  13. "Mortimer rejects Bulldogs offer to stick with Eels". 7 March 2010.
  14. "Cowboys Host Parramatta in Round 18". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  15. "There's No Stroll in the Park for Dumped Mortimer". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  16. "Roosters Sign Eels Discard Daniel Mortimer". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  17. "Back Injury Forces Braith Anasta out of Roosters Team with Daniel Mortimer to Start Against the Rabbitohs". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  18. "Roosters Beat Raiders in Error Riddled NRL Clash". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  19. Michael Chammas (30 September 2012). "Jets scramble to take NSW Cup". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  20. "Daniel Mortimer extends Roosters contract | NRL". Zero Tackle. 7 May 2013. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  21. "Roosters v Eagles NRL Grand Final". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  22. "NRL Grand Final player ratings". NRL.com. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  23. Burrows, Ben (22 February 2014). "Sydney Roosters 36–14 Wigan: Michael Jennings hat-trick seals World Club Challenge win". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  24. "Titans Sign Daniel Mortimer". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  25. "Daniel Mortimer Sacrifices Title Shot with Sydney Roosters for Opportunity at Gold Coast Titans". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  26. "Dragons Pip Titans By a Point". The Australian. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  27. "TITANS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD". Rugby League Week. 20 January 2015. Archived from the original on 24 January 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  28. "Custom Match List". Rugby League Project. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  29. Boswell, Tom (15 September 2015). "Gold Coast Titans pair Kane Elgey and Daniel Mortimer named in Prime Minister's XIII". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 20 December 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
  30. "Merrin to lead Prime Minister's XIII". NRL.com. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  31. Tom Decent (26 September 2015). "Australian Prime Minister's XIII beat Papua New Guinea 40–12 in Port Moresby". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  32. "Titans unveil 2016 Nines squad - Rugby League Week". Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  33. Travis Meyn (19 March 2016). "NRL 2016: Gold Coast Titans send Wests Tigers crashing back to earth with round three victory". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  34. "Daniel Mortimer 2017 Cronulla Sharks | Daily Telegraph". Archived from the original on 6 November 2016.
  35. "Daniel Mortimer: Leigh Centurions sign Australian stand-off until November 2019". BBC Sport. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  36. "Daniel Mortimer announces retirement". 11 November 2018.