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==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===Cronulla Sharks===
Greenhill made his first grade debut for Cronulla in round 2 1995 against rival [[St. George Dragons|St. George]] at [[Kogarah Oval]]. Greenhill played in Cronulla's semi-final defeat against the [[Newcastle Knights]] that year.
Greenhill made his first grade debut for [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks|Cronulla Sharks]] ([[List of Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players|Heritage № 299]]) in round 2 1995 against rival [[St. George Dragons|St. George]] at [[Kogarah Oval]]. Greenhill played in Cronulla's semi-final defeat against the [[Newcastle Knights]] that year.


In the [[1996 ARL season]], Greenhill played in Cronulla's preliminary final loss against [[Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles|Manly-Warringah]] which finished 0–24 at the [[Sydney Football Stadium (1988)|Sydney Football Stadium]]. The following year in 1997, Cronulla joined the rival Super League competition during the [[Super League war]].<ref>Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) {{ISBN|1875169571}}</ref>
In the [[1996 ARL season]], Greenhill played in Cronulla's preliminary final loss against [[Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles|Manly-Warringah]] which finished 0–24 at the [[Sydney Football Stadium (1988)|Sydney Football Stadium]]. The following year in 1997, Cronulla joined the rival Super League competition during the [[Super League war]].<ref>Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) {{ISBN|1875169571}}</ref>


In the 1997 post season, Greenhill was selected to play for [[Australia national rugby league team|Australia]] from the interchange bench in two matches of the [[Super League Test series]] against [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/a-history-of-heartbreak-cronulla-sharks-tale-of-woe-in-nrl-finals-20160916-grib48.html/|title=A history of heartbreak: Cronulla Sharks' tale of woe in NRL finals|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=17 September 2016 }}</ref>
In the 1997 post season, Greenhill was selected to play for [[Australia national rugby league team|Australia]] from the interchange bench in two matches of the [[Super League Test series]] against [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/a-history-of-heartbreak-cronulla-sharks-tale-of-woe-in-nrl-finals-20160916-grib48.html/|title=A history of heartbreak: Cronulla Sharks' tale of woe in NRL finals|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=17 September 2016 }}</ref>
===Penrith Panthers===

Greenhill played in Cronulla's grand final defeat against the [[Brisbane Broncos]]. Greenhill then departed Cronulla at the end of 1998 and signed with Penrith.
Greenhill played in Cronulla's grand final defeat against the [[Brisbane Broncos]]. Greenhill then departed Cronulla at the end of 1998 and signed with [[Penrith Panthers]] ([[List of Penrith Panthers players|Heritage № 406]]).


In the [[2000 NRL season]], Penrith finished 5th after enjoying one of their best seasons since winning the premiership in 1991. Greenhill played in both finals games for Penrith which ended in defeat. Greenhill's final year in the [[NRL]] as a player came in the [[2001 NRL season]] where Penrith finished last on the table. His final game was in round 26 2001 where Penrith were defeated 18-60 by Newcastle who would go on to win the premiership that season.
In the [[2000 NRL season]], Penrith finished 5th after enjoying one of their best seasons since winning the premiership in 1991. Greenhill played in both finals games for Penrith which ended in defeat. Greenhill's final year in the [[NRL]] as a player came in the [[2001 NRL season]] where Penrith finished last on the table. His final game was in round 26 2001 where Penrith were defeated 18-60 by Newcastle who would go on to win the premiership that season.
===Hull FC & Castleford Tigers===

After leaving Penrith, Greenhill finished his career in England with [[Super League]] teams Hull F.C. and [[Castleford Tigers]] ([[List of Castleford Tigers players|Heritage No. 805]]).
After leaving Penrith, Greenhill finished his career in England with [[Super League]] teams [[Hull FC]] ([[List of Hull F.C. players|Heritage № 999]]) and [[Castleford Tigers]] ([[List of Castleford Tigers players|Heritage № 805]]).


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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Revision as of 19:06, 21 May 2024

Craig Greenhill
Personal information
Full nameCraig Greenhill
Born (1972-02-14) 14 February 1972 (age 52)
Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb)
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1994–98 Cronulla Sharks 55 4 0 0 16
1999–01 Penrith Panthers 61 0 0 0 0
2002–03 Hull FC 60 3 1 0 12
2004 Castleford Tigers 28 1 0 0 4
Total 204 8 1 0 32
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996–00 Queensland 6 0 0 0 0
1997 Queensland (SL) 1 0 0 0 0
1997 Australia (SL) 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Craig Greenhill (born (1972-02-14)14 February 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He represented Queensland Maroons in State of Origin, as a second-row.

Playing career

Cronulla Sharks

Greenhill made his first grade debut for Cronulla Sharks (Heritage № 299) in round 2 1995 against rival St. George at Kogarah Oval. Greenhill played in Cronulla's semi-final defeat against the Newcastle Knights that year.

In the 1996 ARL season, Greenhill played in Cronulla's preliminary final loss against Manly-Warringah which finished 0–24 at the Sydney Football Stadium. The following year in 1997, Cronulla joined the rival Super League competition during the Super League war.[2]

In the 1997 post season, Greenhill was selected to play for Australia from the interchange bench in two matches of the Super League Test series against Great Britain.[3]

Penrith Panthers

Greenhill played in Cronulla's grand final defeat against the Brisbane Broncos. Greenhill then departed Cronulla at the end of 1998 and signed with Penrith Panthers (Heritage № 406).

In the 2000 NRL season, Penrith finished 5th after enjoying one of their best seasons since winning the premiership in 1991. Greenhill played in both finals games for Penrith which ended in defeat. Greenhill's final year in the NRL as a player came in the 2001 NRL season where Penrith finished last on the table. His final game was in round 26 2001 where Penrith were defeated 18-60 by Newcastle who would go on to win the premiership that season.

Hull FC & Castleford Tigers

After leaving Penrith, Greenhill finished his career in England with Super League teams Hull FC (Heritage № 999) and Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 805).

Trivia

Craig Greenhill was the first player to be sent off in State of Origin football.
Appeared in Conan the Barbarian as an extra; a young boy in Conan's tribe. Greenhill is attempting to become a golf professional in the senior ranks-he will be eligible in 2022.

References

  1. ^ "Craig Greenhill – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "A history of heartbreak: Cronulla Sharks' tale of woe in NRL finals". The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 September 2016.
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