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{{short description|New Zealand-Australian rugby league footballer}}
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|name = Tonie Carroll
|name = Tonie Carroll
|fullname = Tonie James Carroll<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402171740/http://nzleague.co.nz/kiwis/player_profile.php?letter=C&id=684 CARROLL, TONIE JAMES 2000 - KIWI #684] ''nzleague.co.nz''</ref>
|fullname = Tonie James Carroll<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402171740/http://nzleague.co.nz/kiwis/player_profile.php?letter=C&id=684 CARROLL, TONIE JAMES 2000 – KIWI #684] ''nzleague.co.nz''</ref>
|nickname = The Bodyguard, Tunza<ref>{{Cite news
| last = Ricketts
| first = Steve
| title = Tireless Tunza shows he can last distance
| work = [[The Courier-Mail]]
| place = Australia
| publisher = Queensland Newspapers
| date = 12 July 2008
| url = http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/znrl/long-haul-wont-faze-tunza/story-e6frep76-1111116889467
| accessdate = 26 February 2011}}</ref>
|image = Tonie Carroll Broncos.jpg
|image = Tonie Carroll Broncos.jpg
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|02|17|df=yes}}<ref name=yahoo>{{cite web|title=Tonie Carroll|url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/player/39/42/tonie-carroll|website=au.sports.yahoo.com|publisher= [[Yahoo!]]|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|02|17|df=yes}}<ref name=yahoo>{{cite web|title=Tonie Carroll|url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/player/39/42/tonie-carroll|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=3 September 2014}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Christchurch, New Zealand]]
|birth_place = [[Christchurch]], New Zealand
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'''Tonie Carroll''' (born 17 February 1976) is a former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. An [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian]] and [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] international and [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative, he played for the [[Brisbane Broncos]] of the [[NRL]] and [[Leeds Rhinos]] in the [[Super League]].<ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25713121-5018866,00.html|title=Brisbane Broncos name Tonie Carroll and Justin Hodges for Warriors match &#124; Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder|publisher=Fox Sports|date=2009-06-30|accessdate=2013-05-01}}</ref> Carroll retired from playing at the end of 2008 to work in real estate, before making a brief mid-season comeback to bolster a depleted Broncos side in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Laine|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25707394-5018866,00.html|title=Broncos legend Tonie Carroll back to help struggling club until end of season &#124; Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder|publisher=Fox Sports|date=2009-06-29|accessdate=2013-05-01}}</ref> Carroll was a utility player, appearing at {{rlp|ce|fe|sr}}, or {{rlp|lk}}.
'''Tonie Carroll''' (born 17 February 1976) is a former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. An [[Australia national rugby league team|Australian]] and [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] international and [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative, he played for the [[Brisbane Broncos]] of the [[NRL]] and [[Leeds Rhinos]] in the [[Super League]].<ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25713121-5018866,00.html|title=Brisbane Broncos name Tonie Carroll and Justin Hodges for Warriors match &#124; Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder|publisher=Fox Sports|date=2009-06-30|access-date=2013-05-01}}</ref> Carroll retired from playing at the end of 2008, before making a brief mid-season comeback to the Broncos in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Laine|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25707394-5018866,00.html|title=Broncos legend Tonie Carroll back to help struggling club until end of season &#124; Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder|publisher=Fox Sports|date=2009-06-29|access-date=2013-05-01}}</ref> Carroll was a utility player, appearing at {{rlp|ce|fe|sr}}, or {{rlp|lk}}.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
While attending [[Beenleigh, Queensland|Beenleigh]] High, Carroll played for the Waterford Demons. Nicknamed 'Tunza', he started his Australian club career with Brisbane's [[Easts Tigers]] team before being picked up by the Broncos.
While attending [[Beenleigh State High School]], Carroll played for the Waterford Demons. Nicknamed 'Tunza', he started his Australian club career with Brisbane's [[Easts Tigers]] team before being picked up by the Broncos.


===Brisbane Broncos===
===Brisbane Broncos===
Carroll made his first grade début for Brisbane against the [[North Queensland Cowboys]] at [[Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre|ANZ Stadium]] on 21 April 1996 and went on to win the [[1996 Brisbane Broncos season]]'s rookie of the year award. Despite his Kiwi background, Carroll was selected to represent [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in the [[Super League Tri-series]]. He made his [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] début for the Maroons from the interchange bench in the [[1998 State of Origin series|1998 series]]. Carroll became best known for his devastating defensive hits and scored a try in Brisbane's [[1998 NRL Grand Final]] victory to claim his second premiership ring.
Carroll made his first grade début for Brisbane against the [[North Queensland Cowboys]] at [[Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre|ANZ Stadium]] on 21 April 1996 and went on to win the [[1996 Brisbane Broncos season]]'s rookie of the year award. Despite his Kiwi background, Carroll was selected to represent [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in the [[Super League Tri-series]]. He made his [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] début for the Maroons from the interchange bench in the [[1998 State of Origin series|1998 series]], scoring a crucial match-winning try on debut in a game Queensland would win by 1 point with a [[Darren Lockyer]] conversion after the siren. Carroll became best known for his devastating defensive hits and scored a try in Brisbane's [[1998 NRL Grand Final]] victory to claim his second premiership ring.


Carroll played at centre for the Broncos in their [[2000 NRL grand final]] win over the [[Sydney Roosters]]. He then created controversy when, after first representing Queensland then representing New Zealand in the [[2000 Rugby League World Cup|2000 World Cup]] (scoring a try in the final against Australia), he played for the [[Australian Kangaroos|Australian side]], due to his having played [[Rugby League State of Origin|State of Origin]]. When selected for the Kangaroos in [[2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations|2004s Tri-Nations]] competition, Carroll became the first player in 90 years (since [[Bill Kelly (rugby league)|Bill Kelly]] in 1914) to play for both New Zealand and Australia. After winning a 3rd premiership with the Broncos at the end of the 2000 season, Carroll left Australia to play with the [[Leeds Rhinos]].<ref name="Carroll confirms departure">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/2104600.stm|title=Carroll confirms departure|publisher=BBC|date=2002-07-06|accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref>
Carroll played at centre for the Broncos in their [[2000 NRL grand final]] win over the [[Sydney Roosters]]. He then created controversy when, after first representing Queensland then representing New Zealand in the [[2000 Rugby League World Cup|2000 World Cup]] (scoring a try in the final against Australia), he played for the [[Australian Kangaroos|Australian side]], due to his having played [[Rugby League State of Origin|State of Origin]]. When selected for the Kangaroos in [[2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations|2004s Tri-Nations]] competition, Carroll became the first player in 90 years (since [[Bill Kelly (rugby league)|Bill Kelly]] in 1914) to play for both New Zealand and Australia. After winning a 3rd premiership with the Broncos at the end of the 2000 season, Carroll left Australia to play with the [[Leeds Rhinos]].<ref name="Carroll confirms departure">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/2104600.stm|title=Carroll confirms departure|publisher=BBC|date=2002-07-06|access-date=2008-02-20}}</ref>


===Leeds Rhinos===
===Leeds Rhinos===
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[[File:Tonie Carroll.JPG|thumb|left|Carroll playing for the Broncos in 2008]]
[[File:Tonie Carroll.JPG|thumb|left|Carroll playing for the Broncos in 2008]]

===Return to Brisbane===
===Return to Brisbane===
Carroll returned to the Broncos in 2003. Carroll was selected in the Australian team to go and compete in the end of season [[2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations]] tournament. In the final against [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]] he played at lock forward in the Kangaroos' 44-4 victory.
Carroll returned to the Broncos in 2003. Carroll was selected in the Australian team to go and compete in the end of season [[2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations]] tournament. In the final against [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]] he played at lock forward in the Kangaroos' 44–4 victory.


Carroll's leg was injured when playing at lock forward in the [[2006 NRL Grand Final]] against Melbourne. Despite limping, he refused to leave the field and helped Brisbane to victory and another premiership. As 2006 NRL Premiers, the [[Brisbane Broncos]] travelled to England to face 2006 [[Super League]] champions, [[St Helens R.F.C.]] in the [[2007 World Club Challenge]]. Carroll played at lock forward in the Broncos' 14-18 loss.
Carroll's leg was injured when playing at lock forward in the [[2006 NRL Grand Final]] against Melbourne. Despite limping, he refused to leave the field and helped Brisbane to victory and another premiership. As 2006 NRL Premiers, the [[Brisbane Broncos]] travelled to England to face 2006 [[Super League]] champions, [[St Helens R.F.C.]] in the [[2007 World Club Challenge]]. Carroll played at lock forward in the Broncos' 14–18 loss.


During the [[2007 NRL season]] at the Broncos' 20-year anniversary celebration, the club announced a list of the 20 best players to play for them to date which included Carroll.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dekroo|first=Karl|coauthors=|title=Still the king|work=The Courier-Mail|place=Australia|pages=|language=|publisher=Queensland Newspapers|date=2007-05-09|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21701434-10389,00.html|accessdate=2009-12-08|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070512101607/http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21701434-10389,00.html|archivedate=12 May 2007}}</ref>
During the [[2007 NRL season]] at the Broncos' 20-year anniversary celebration, the club announced a list of the 20 best players to play for them to date which included Carroll.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dekroo|first=Karl|title=Still the king|work=The Courier-Mail|place=Australia|publisher=Queensland Newspapers|date=2007-05-09|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21701434-10389,00.html|access-date=2009-12-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070512101607/http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21701434-10389,00.html|archive-date=12 May 2007}}</ref>
In 2007, Broncos coach [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]] pulled a surprise selection by naming Carroll at {{rlp|fe}} left vacant due to the season ending knee injury to captain [[Darren Lockyer]], a position he had only played for 50 minutes in his entire career, opting for Carroll ahead of other options such as, [[Joel Moon]], [[Karmichael Hunt]], [[Shane Perry]] and [[Greg Eastwood]].
In 2007, Broncos coach [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]] pulled a surprise selection by naming Carroll at {{rlp|fe}} left vacant due to the season ending knee injury to captain [[Darren Lockyer]], a position he had only played for 50 minutes in his entire career, opting for Carroll ahead of other options such as, [[Joel Moon]], [[Karmichael Hunt]], [[Shane Perry]] and [[Greg Eastwood]].


Carroll retired at the end of [[National Rugby League season 2008|2008 NRL season]].<ref name="2009 NRL Player Movements">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements|title=2009 NRL Player Movements|publisher=NRL Live|date=2008-10-04|accessdate=2008-10-04|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080626165749/http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|archivedate=26 June 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, he returned in July 2009 after the Broncos suffered a series of injuries, before retiring conclusively at the end of the season.<ref name="Tonie Carroll makes surprise return for Broncos">{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tonie-carroll-makes-surprise-return-for-broncos-20090629-d27v.html|title=Tonie Carroll makes surprise return for Broncos|publisher=Brisbane Times|date=2009-06-29|accessdate=2009-09-26}}</ref>
Carroll retired at the end of [[National Rugby League season 2008|2008 NRL season]].<ref name="2009 NRL Player Movements">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements|title=2009 NRL Player Movements|publisher=NRL Live|date=2008-10-04|access-date=2008-10-04|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080626165749/http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|archive-date=26 June 2008}}</ref> However, he returned in July 2009 after the Broncos suffered a series of injuries, before retiring conclusively at the end of the season.<ref name="Tonie Carroll makes surprise return for Broncos">{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tonie-carroll-makes-surprise-return-for-broncos-20090629-d27v.html|title=Tonie Carroll makes surprise return for Broncos|work=Brisbane Times|date=2009-06-29|access-date=2009-09-26}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*http://www.tunzafit.com TUF| Tunza Ultimate Fitness
*http://www.tunzafit.com TUF| Tunza Ultimate Fitness
*{{FOGS player|113}}
*{{FOGS player|tonie-carroll}}


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Tonie Carroll
Personal information
Full nameTonie James Carroll[1]
Born (1976-02-17) 17 February 1976 (age 48)[2]
Christchurch, New Zealand
Playing information
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Weight103 kg (16 st 3 lb)[2]
PositionLock, Centre, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996–00 Brisbane Broncos 97 32 0 0 128
2001–02 Leeds Rhinos 50 31 0 0 124
2003–09 Brisbane Broncos 130 26 0 0 104
Total 277 89 0 0 356
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1997 Queensland (SL) 2 1 0 0 4
1998–07 Queensland 18 1 0 0 4
2000 New Zealand 5 4 0 0 16
2004–05 Australia 7 2 0 0 8
Source: [3][4]

Tonie Carroll (born 17 February 1976) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. An Australian and New Zealand international and Queensland State of Origin representative, he played for the Brisbane Broncos of the NRL and Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.[3][5] Carroll retired from playing at the end of 2008, before making a brief mid-season comeback to the Broncos in 2009.[6] Carroll was a utility player, appearing at centre, five-eighth, second-row, or lock.

Playing career

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While attending Beenleigh State High School, Carroll played for the Waterford Demons. Nicknamed 'Tunza', he started his Australian club career with Brisbane's Easts Tigers team before being picked up by the Broncos.

Brisbane Broncos

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Carroll made his first grade début for Brisbane against the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on 21 April 1996 and went on to win the 1996 Brisbane Broncos season's rookie of the year award. Despite his Kiwi background, Carroll was selected to represent Queensland in the Super League Tri-series. He made his State of Origin début for the Maroons from the interchange bench in the 1998 series, scoring a crucial match-winning try on debut in a game Queensland would win by 1 point with a Darren Lockyer conversion after the siren. Carroll became best known for his devastating defensive hits and scored a try in Brisbane's 1998 NRL Grand Final victory to claim his second premiership ring.

Carroll played at centre for the Broncos in their 2000 NRL grand final win over the Sydney Roosters. He then created controversy when, after first representing Queensland then representing New Zealand in the 2000 World Cup (scoring a try in the final against Australia), he played for the Australian side, due to his having played State of Origin. When selected for the Kangaroos in 2004s Tri-Nations competition, Carroll became the first player in 90 years (since Bill Kelly in 1914) to play for both New Zealand and Australia. After winning a 3rd premiership with the Broncos at the end of the 2000 season, Carroll left Australia to play with the Leeds Rhinos.[7]

Leeds Rhinos

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Carroll finished his first season in the Super League as top try-scorer for Leeds with 23 tries in 28 games, including hat-tricks in consecutive games. This earned him a place in the centres in 2001's Super League Dream Team.

The following year was a frustrating one for Carroll as he struggled with injury, however he still managed 22 appearances, scoring eight tries. After two seasons at the Rhinos he returned to the Broncos.

Carroll playing for the Broncos in 2008

Return to Brisbane

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Carroll returned to the Broncos in 2003. Carroll was selected in the Australian team to go and compete in the end of season 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament. In the final against Great Britain he played at lock forward in the Kangaroos' 44–4 victory.

Carroll's leg was injured when playing at lock forward in the 2006 NRL Grand Final against Melbourne. Despite limping, he refused to leave the field and helped Brisbane to victory and another premiership. As 2006 NRL Premiers, the Brisbane Broncos travelled to England to face 2006 Super League champions, St Helens R.F.C. in the 2007 World Club Challenge. Carroll played at lock forward in the Broncos' 14–18 loss.

During the 2007 NRL season at the Broncos' 20-year anniversary celebration, the club announced a list of the 20 best players to play for them to date which included Carroll.[8] In 2007, Broncos coach Wayne Bennett pulled a surprise selection by naming Carroll at five-eighth left vacant due to the season ending knee injury to captain Darren Lockyer, a position he had only played for 50 minutes in his entire career, opting for Carroll ahead of other options such as, Joel Moon, Karmichael Hunt, Shane Perry and Greg Eastwood.

Carroll retired at the end of 2008 NRL season.[9] However, he returned in July 2009 after the Broncos suffered a series of injuries, before retiring conclusively at the end of the season.[10]

References

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  1. ^ CARROLL, TONIE JAMES 2000 – KIWI #684 nzleague.co.nz
  2. ^ a b c "Tonie Carroll". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". Rugby League Project. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ NRL Stats[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Brisbane Broncos name Tonie Carroll and Justin Hodges for Warriors match | Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder". Fox Sports. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  6. ^ Clark, Laine (29 June 2009). "Broncos legend Tonie Carroll back to help struggling club until end of season | Rugby League, NRL Scores, NRL Ladder". Fox Sports. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  7. ^ "Carroll confirms departure". BBC. 6 July 2002. Retrieved 20 February 2008.
  8. ^ Dekroo, Karl (9 May 2007). "Still the king". The Courier-Mail. Australia: Queensland Newspapers. Archived from the original on 12 May 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  9. ^ "2009 NRL Player Movements". NRL Live. 4 October 2008. Archived from the original on 26 June 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2008.
  10. ^ "Tonie Carroll makes surprise return for Broncos". Brisbane Times. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
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