Lou Goodwin

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Lou Goodwin
Personal information
Born (1991-07-15) 15 July 1991 (age 32)
Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017 Canberra Raiders 0 0 0 0 0
As of 28 December 2017

Lou Goodwin (born 15 July 1991) is an Australian professional 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[edit]

Goodwin was born in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia.[1]

Playing career[edit]

Goodwin in action for the Sydney Roosters U20s v Manly Sea Eagles

Between 2010 and 2011 Goodwin was captain of the Sydney Roosters under 20’s team.[1]

The NRL Rookie[edit]

Goodwin won the Nine Network's reality TV show, The NRL Rookie, on 2 August 2016.[1] As a result, he was offered contracts from the Canberra Raiders and the Gold Coast Titans, and ended up signing a deal to play for the Canberra Raiders.[2]

Personal life[edit]

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. He played for the West Wyalong Malleemen and won a junior premiership. Goodwin went to boarding school in the small town of Forbes representing Red Bend Catholic College.

After a stint in the under 20s competition at the Sydney Roosters, Goodwin made his way to the town of Albury where he played for the Albury Thunder in the Group 9 Rugby League competition, where he had a hand in three premierships. In one of the grand finals, he also received best on ground.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Rookie ready for his shot". Canberra Raiders. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Canberra Raiders sign NRL rookie Lou Goodwin after lock wins reality TV show". canberratimes.com.au. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Erin Molan soldiers on for NRL Rookie battle". news.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016.