Justin Yeo

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Justin Yeo
Personal information
Full nameJustin Yeo
Born (1976-01-21) 21 January 1976 (age 46)
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1998 North Sydney 10000
1999 Balmain Tigers 100000
Total110000
Source: [1]
As of 31 May 2019

Justin Yeo is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for North Sydney and Balmain in the National Rugby League competition.

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Yea is noted for his support of local community events including the Gulgong 7s.

Background

Yeo was born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. His son, Isaah Yeo, plays for the Penrith Panthers.

Playing career

Yeo made his first grade debut for North Sydney in Round 12 in 1998 against Cronulla at Shark Park. In 1999, he joined Balmain and made his debut for the club in the Round 1 game which, coincidentally, was also against Cronulla. Balmain lost the match 44–0.

Yeo left Balmain when it merged with Western Suburbs and returned to captain coach Dubbo CYMS in Group 11 of the New South Wales Country Rugby League. [2]

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References

  1. "Justin Yeo - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. "Yeo ready to kick new career goal". Daily Liberal.
    - "Isaah Yeo's family say they are proud of their 'little Dubbo boy' who is now an NRL captain". The Herald.