Johnathan Thurston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Johnathan Thurston
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1983(1983-04-25)
Age	41
Birthplace	Brisbane
Country	Australia
Birth City	Queensland
Horoscope	Aries

Johnathan Thurston Biography

Johnathan Thurston is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on April 25, 1983 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Indigenous Australian who joined the North Queensland Cowboys in 2005 and represented Australia throughout the world from 2006 until 2013.

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Johnathan Dean Thurston AM (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the NRL. Thurston was an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All Stars representative. He played as a halfback or five-eighth and was a noted goal- kicker. In 2015, he became the first ever four-time Dally M Medallist for the NRL season’s best player, and later that year became the first ever three-time winner of the Golden Boot Award for the World’s best player. During his career he had been frequently regarded as the greatest to have played the game.

He began playing rugby league at a very young age for Souths Sunnybank RLFC in Brisbane’s southside. At 12 years of age Thurston signed a scholarship deal with the South Queensland Crushers. Later during his youth he moved to Toowoomba where he attended St. Mary’s College, playing rugby league for the school and the Toowoomba Rugby League’s All Whites club. Although a stand-out player at school and club level at 18 years of age, none of the National Rugby League clubs were willing to sign the Queenslander with many citing his small size as a problem. According to Thurston’s manager, Sam Ayoub, a number of the clubs were not even willing to take him for free. Only St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Brown was willing to sign him because he was going to play for nothing. Ultimately, Ayoub negotiated with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to sign him as he had promised Thurston’s mother he would keep an eye on him, and Belmore (the Bulldogs’ home ground) was closer to where he lived. The Bulldogs eventually signed Thurston in the 2001 NRL season for ‘nil playing fee’. Once Thurston had the opportunity he was selected for the Queensland U-19 side that year.

He and his longtime partner Samantha Lynch welcomed their first daughter, Frankie Louise, in June of 2013. They welcomed a second daughter, Charlie, in 2015 and a third one, Lillie Rose, in March 2017. In February of 2019 They welcomed their fourth child, Remi Lee.

Johnathan Thurston Net Worth

Johnathan Thurston is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnathan Thurston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was successful at the junior ranks of rugby despite doubts due to his size.

In 2011, he was awarded in 2011 the Golden Boot, as the top athlete in Australian rugby. He also was included in the Australian Aboriginal rugby league team of the century.

In round 1 of the 2005 NRL season, Thurston made his club debut for North Queensland against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium at five-eighth in the club’s 29-16 loss. In round 4, against the Newcastle Knights, Thurston scored his first club try for the Cowboys in the 52-18 win at Dairy Farmers Stadium. Thurston’s return to Queensland proved to be a major turning point in his career. He became the starting halfback for the Cowboys, and his consistency earned him his first Queensland State of Origin jersey. In his debut match for Queensland in Game 1 of the 2005 State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, Thurston was voted Player’s Player after being in the top 4 tacklers and kicking a field goal to force the game into extra time with Queensland eventually winning 24-20 after Cowboys teammate Matt Bowen scored an intercept try. In Game 3, Thurston scored a try in the Maroons 32-10 2005 State of Origin series loss at Suncorp Stadium. At club level Thurston was awarded the Halfback of the Year award and the prestigious Dally M Medal as the 2005 NRL season’s Player of the Year, helping North Queensland to the 2005 NRL Grand Final, the first for the club. The Cowboys lost 30-16 to the Wests Tigers, ending Thurston’s chance of winning two consecutive grand finals. Thurston played in 26 matches, scored 5 tries, kicked 28 goals and kicked 2 field goals in the 2005 NRL season. This was a start to a flourishing career.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johnathan Thurston Dating?

According to our records, Johnathan Thurston married to Samantha Lynch. As of December 1, 2023, Johnathan Thurston’s is not dating anyone.

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In late 2005, Thurston was one of 13 NRL players who posed for the League of Their Own 2006 calendar that was produced in the style of the Dieux du Stade calendars to raise money for the Koori Kids foundation. Thurston was chosen to appear on the cover of the calendar. He has also worked with the Indigenous communities of North Queensland and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. Thurston is also known for always handing — rather than throwing — his kicking tee after a place kick to the ballboy, and for giving away his head gear to a young member of the crowd at the end of a match. In December 2017 Thurston was awarded the Australian Human Rights Commission Medal for his work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. In 2017 Thurston Also won the Queenslander of the Year award and in 2018 was nominated for the Australian of the Year award.

Facts & Trivia

Johnathan Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Johnathan Thurston celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

Dally M Medal Player of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2014, 2015 Dally M Halfback of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015 Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year: 2012, 2013, 2014 Dally M Captain of the Year: 2015 RLPA Player of the Year 2005, 2013, 2014, 2015 RLPA Halfback of the Year 2018 RLPA Indigenous Leadership & Excellence 2018 RLIF International Back of the Year: 2007 RLIF Halfback of the Year: 2009, 2011, 2015 Rugby League World Golden Boot Award: 2011, 2013, 2015 Rugby League Week Player of the Year: 2007 Indigenous Halfback of the century (1908-2007) North Queensland Cowboys Player of the Year: 2005, 2012, 2014, 2015 North Queensland Cowboys Players’ player of the Year: 2011, 2014 Provan- Summons Medal: 2014, 2015 Clive Churchill Medal: 2015 Alan Clarkson Trophy: 2015 Graham Murray Medal: 2016 Arthur Beetson Medal: 2017 Wally Lewis Medal: 2008 Ron McAuliffe Medal: 2012 Preston Campbell Medal: 2010, 2017 Ken Stephen Medal: 2012 Australian Representative Player of the Year: 2014 Rugby League World Cup (2013) 4 Man of the Match awards; in the 4 games he played State of Origin Man of the Match: 5 Awards State of Origin most consecutive matches: 36 (2005-2016) State of Origin all-time highest point scorer. Townsville Bulletin Fan Choice Award: 2014, 2015

What ethnicity is Jonathan Thurston?

Thurston was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, to a Gunggari (Indigenous Australian) mother and a New Zealander father. He began playing rugby league at a very young age for Souths Sunnybank RLFC in Brisbane’s southside. At 12, Thurston signed a scholarship deal with the South Queensland Crushers.

When did Jonathan Thurston retire?

It will be Thurston’s first official role with the team since his retirement in 2018 after 294 games, four Dally M Medals, a Clive Churchill Medal and a premiership.

Is Johnathan Thurston a good role model?

He’s a family man; he’s just about the perfect person, the perfect rugby league player – JT transcends all parts of society and all sports played in Australia. The NRL and World Rugby League love people like Johnathan Thurston because they promote the game to wider audiences.

Is Johnathan Thurston in the Hall of Fame?

Thurston was inducted as the fourth member of the Cowboys Hall of Fame at tonight’s Presentation Night at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre.

How much money does Johnathan Thurston make a year?

1 million AUD (2014)