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Full name | Ethan Sanders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Halfback, Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 29 May 2024 |
Ethan Sanders (born 2005) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback and five-eighth for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.
Sanders has played for New South Wales at under-18 and under-19 level. He played his junior rugby league at Hills District Bulls. [2]
Sanders won the 2023 SG Ball Grand Final with Parramatta, playing at halfback. [3]
In round 8 of the 2024 NRL season, Sanders made his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels in their 32–18 loss against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles playing at five-eighth. In April 2024, it was announced that Sanders had signed a contract to join the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2025 NRL season. [4]
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