Lou Goodwin
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| Born | Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lou Goodwin is an Australian rugby league footballer who was signed to the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League. He plays as a Second-Rower and can also play as a lock.
Background
Goodwin was born in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia.[1]
Playing career
Between 2010 and 2011 Goodwin was captain of the Sydney Roosters under 20’s team.[1]
The NRL Rookie
Goodwin won Nine Networks reality TV show, The NRL Rookie, on 2 August 2016.[1] As a result, he was offered contracts from the Canberra Raiders & the Gold Coast Titans, he signed the deal to play for the Canberra Raiders.[2]
Personal life
Goodwin is the son of former first grade player, Matt Goodwin.[3][1] Lou grew up in the small town of west Wyalong in central west NSW playing rugby league from a young age. Playing for the West Wyalong Malleemen and winning a junior premiership. Goodwin went to boarding school in the small town of Forbes representing the school of Red Bend Catholic college.
After a stint at the Sydney Roosters in the under 20s competition, Goodwin made his way to the town of Albury where he played Rugby league for the Albury Thunder in the Group 9 Rugby League competition, where he had his hand in three premierships and also receiving best on ground in one of the grand finals.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d "Rookie ready for his shot". Canberra Raiders. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Canberra Raiders sign NRL rookie Lou Goodwin after lock wins reality TV show". canberratimes.com.au. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Erin Molan soldiers on for NRL Rookie battle". news.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
