Personal information | |
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Born | Hornsby, New South Wales | 21 January 1985
Nationality | Australian |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2005–present |
Position | Guard |
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