What does Sam Thaiday do now?
Sam Thaiday has always had a creative mind, and now he’s finally had the chance to take a pen to paper. The retired professional rugby league great says he’s been busy writing children’s books, which his eldest daughter Gracie loves.
How old is Sam Thaiday?
36 years (June 12, 1985)Sam Thaiday / Age
How tall is Sam Thaiday?
5′ 11″Sam Thaiday / Height
When did Sam Thaiday retire?
September 2018Sam Thaiday / Career end
Does Sam Thaiday kids?
Thaiday said he and his wife Rachel, who have two daughters Gracie, 4, and Elsie, 2, have adopted a similar family mentality, with Rachel’s mum and stepdad living with them in Brisbane. “We have our own village here,” he said.
Did Sam Thaiday win a premiership?
An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative second-row, he can also play prop and lock as well as hooker and spent all of his career at the Broncos, with whom he won the 2006 premiership.
Who is Sam Thaiday married to?
Rachel ThaidaySam Thaiday / Spouse (m. 2011)
Is Sam Thaiday still married?
Thaiday and his wife Rachel now have two daughters together, as well as a family dog.
What was Thaiday’s experience with dyslexia?
After being diagnosed with dyslexia as a young child and sent to a special education school to learn English at 12, Thaiday began to seriously question his self-worth.
When did Thaiday make his international debut?
Thaiday was selected for his international debut for the Australian national team in Game 2 of the 2006 Tri-Nations against New Zealand after concussion ruled Willie Mason out. He would also feature against Great Britain 2 weeks later, however did not play in Australia’s victory in the Final.
What did Thaiday do wrong in state of origin?
In the 2010 State of Origin series Thaiday was much maligned by NSW Blues fans for how he played the game. In Game 2, Luke O’Donnell performed a dangerous tackle that sparked an all-in brawl on YouTube, the likes of which hadn’t been seen for several years.
When did Thaiday retire?
On 6 July 2018, Thaiday announced his intention to retire from the NRL at the end of the 2018 season. Thaiday was born in Sydney, New South Wales and moved to Townsville, Queensland at the age of four years.