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'{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2013}} {{Use Australian English|date=July 2013}} {{Infobox rugby league biography |name = Mitchell Pearce |nickname = Junior, The Dog Whisperer |image = Mitchellpearce.jpg |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|4|7|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]] |height = {{convert|182|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} |weight = {{convert|91|kg|stlb|abbr=on}} |position = {{rlp|Behind A Poodle}} |club1 = [[Sydney Roosters]] |year1start = 2007 |year1end = present |appearances1 = 203 |tries1 = 54 |goals1 = 0 |fieldgoals1 = 3 |points1 = 219 |teamA = [[City Origin Team|NSW City]] |yearAstart = 2008 |yearAend = 12 |appearancesA = 3 |triesA = 0 |goalsA = 0 |fieldgoalsA = 0 |pointsA = 0 |teamB = [[New South Wales state rugby league team|New South Wales]] |yearBstart = 2008 |yearBend = 15 |appearancesB = 15 |triesB = 1 |goalsB = 0 |fieldgoalsB = 0 |pointsB = 4 |teamC = [[Prime Minister's XIII]] |yearCstart = 2011 |yearCend = |appearancesC = 1 |triesC = 0 |goalsC = 0 |fieldgoalsC = 0 |pointsC = 0 |teamD = [[NRL All Stars team|NRL All Stars]] |yearDstart = 2015 |yearDend = |appearancesD = 1 |triesD = 0 |goalsD = 0 |fieldgoalsD = 0 |pointsD = 0 |updated = 21 December 2014 |source = <ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/mitchell-pearce/summary.html Mitchell Pearce] ''rugbyleagueproject.org''</ref> }} '''Mitchell Pearce''' (born 7 April 1989) is an Australian professional [[rugby league]] footballer who currently plays for the [[Sydney Roosters]] of the [[National Rugby League]]. A [[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative half-back, he has played his entire career with the Roosters and was a member of their [[2013 NRL Premiership]]-winning team. Pearce has also played for the [[City New South Wales rugby league team|City New South Wales team]]. His father, [[Wayne Pearce]], is a former NSW State of Origin and Australian [[Test match (rugby league)|test]] player and is a commissioner of the [[Australian Rugby League Commission]]. Pearce has been involved in several controversies. As of 27 January 2016, following his actions at an Australia Day party, his NRL career is in doubt. ==Playing career== Pearce played [[rugby union]] while at [[Barker College]], before transferring to [[Marist College North Shore]] for his senior years, where he played league alongside his friend [[Kieran Foran]].<ref>{{cite news|author1=Glenn Jackson|title=Blood brothers geared up for the biggest fight of their lives|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/blood-brothers-geared-up-for-the-biggest-fight-of-their-lives-20131004-2uzoz.html|accessdate=28 January 2016|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=5 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=JESSICA HALLORAN|title=Pearce has touch of the legends|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/pearce-has-touch-of-the-legends/story-e6frexnr-1225846360462|accessdate=28 January 2016|work=THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH|date=28 March 2010}}</ref> Pearce made his [[National Rugby League]] debut for the [[Sydney Roosters]] on 24 March 2007 against the [[North Queensland Cowboys]] at [[Dairy Farmers Stadium]].<ref>[http://nrl.com.au/Players/tabid/10372/default.aspx?playerid=471 Mitchell Pearce – profile] NRL. Retrieved 11 March 2008</ref> After three First Grade appearances for the Roosters, Pearce's contract was extended by the club to the end of the 2010 season.<ref>[http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21544133-23214,00.html Roosters extend Pearce's contract] Fox Sports News. Retrieved 11 March 2008</ref> In his debut season, he scored 2 tries and registered 13 try assists,<ref>[http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=1208 Mitchell Pearce statistics] NRL Stats. Retrieved 8 May 2008</ref> a back injury keeping him out of the latter part of the season.<ref>[http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2622 Pearce out for six weeks] Sydney Roosters. Retrieved 8 May 2008</ref> In an early career highlight, Pearce ran 80 metres to score a last-minute try, snatching victory for the Sydney Roosters against the [[Penrith Panthers]] in a 24–20 win on 16 June 2007.<ref>[http://www.sportsaustralia.com/articles/news.php?id=1536 Rookies get Roosters home] SportsAustralia.com. Retrieved 8 May 2008</ref> ===2008=== Pearce was named as half-back for the [[City Origin Team]] in the annual [[City vs Country Origin]] match.<ref>[http://livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/04/28/Pearce_gets_his_chance_in_CityCountry_clash Pearce gets his chance in City-Country clash] Live News. Retrieved 8 May 2008</ref> In his senior representative debut, City drew 22-all with Country.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/02/2234282.htm Honours shared in City Country clash] ABC News. Retrieved 8 May 2008</ref> On 2 July 2008, Pearce made his State Of Origin debut, replacing the injured [[Peter Wallace]] as halfback for the NSW Blues in the series decider. They were defeated 16-10. Pearce later said, "In hindsight I wish I never played that early when I was 19 to 22. I definitely wasn't ready. As a halfback in Origin at 19, it was way too early. I probably developed some bad doubts from that period in those first few games. It's a daunting thing."<ref>{{cite news| work= Sydney Morning Herald | title=State of Origin: Mitchell Pearce opens up about his demons and his regret NSW first selected him at 19| author=Michael Chammas | url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-mitchell-pearce-opens-up-about-his-demons-and-his-regret-nsw-first-selected-him-at-19-20150613-ghmwy9|accessdate=14 June 2015|date=13 June 2015}}</ref> ===2010=== Pearce was selected as NSW's halfback for games II and III of State of Origin, having missed out in 2009, but NSW won neither match. ===2011=== Pearce was again selected as NSW's halfback for games II and III of State of Origin. Pearce scored a try in the first match, NSW won the second. ===2012=== Pearce was again selected at halfback by New South Wales, this time for the whole State of Origin series. NSW won the second match. ===2013=== Pearce formed a new halves combination at the Roosters with former [[New Zealand Warriors]] five-eighth, [[James Maloney (rugby league)|James Maloney]], and they were both subsequently selected for the State of Origin series. After winning the first game in Sydney, NSW lost the three match series to Queensland again. Pearce was one of the members of the Roosters' 2013 side which won both the minor premiership and the premiership itself, defeating the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 26–18 in the [[2013 NRL Grand Final|Grand Final]]. ===2015=== Pearce was made co-captain of the Roosters side this year and became the youngest player in NRL history to play 200 matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roosters.com.au/team/profiles/mitchell_pearce.html |title=Mitchell Pearce |publisher=Roosters official site |accessdate=27 January 2016}}</ref> Although he was passed over for the 2014 State of Origin series, which New South Wales won, Pearce was again selected for the 2015 series. NSW won the second match. ==Point Scoring Summary – Roosters (NRL)== {| class="wikitable" |- bgcolor=#bdb76b ! Season !! Appearance !! Interchange !! Tries !! Goals !! F/G !! Points |- | 2007(Roosters) || 13 || 3 || 2 || – || – || 8 |- | 2008(Roosters) || 25 || – || 7 || – || 1 || 29 |- | 2009(Roosters) || 24 || – || 8 || – || 1 || 33 |- | 2010(Roosters) || 22 || – || 9 || – || – || 36 |- | 2011(Roosters) || 21 || – || 3 || – || 1 || 13 |- | 2012(Roosters) || 22 || – || 10 || – || – || 40 |- | 2013(Roosters) || 26 || – || 5 || – || – || 20 |- | 2014(Roosters) || 26 || – || 9 || – || – || 36 |- | 2015(Roosters) || 21 || – || 1 || – || – || - |- | Overall || 200 || 3 || 54 || 0 || 3 || 215 |} ==Controversies== ===2014 King Cross nightclub=== In May 2014 Pearce was fined $20,000 and suspended for one game by the Roosters following an incident in a [[Kings Cross, New South Wales|Kings Cross]] nightclub. A video broadcast on the [[Nine Network]] appeared to show a woman in a yellow dress becoming agitated by Pearce's actions. She had made a complaint to the police, but did not proceed with further action. The police issued an infringement notice to Pearce for failing to leave the club when asked and banned him from the Kings Cross area for 48 hours.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/mitchell-pearce-in-kings-cross-woman-in-yellow-dress-identifies-herself-20140513-zrb92.html#ixzz3ySa8yngX |title=Mitchell Pearce in Kings Cross: Woman in yellow dress identifies herself |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=13 May 2014 |accessdate=27 January 2016}}</ref> ===2016 Australia Day party=== On 27 January 2016 a video of Pearce at an [[Australia Day]] party in a Sydney apartment, was aired on the Nine Network. In the video, Pearce, visibly intoxicated, forces an unwanted kiss on a woman and when rejected simulates sex with her dog, having urinated on himself and her couch.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/01/27/18/51/video-emerges-of-mitchell-pearce-simulating-lewd-act-on-a-dog |title=NRL superstar Mitchell Pearce's future in doubt after video emerges of lewd act at Australia Day party |publisher=9news |date=27 January 2016 |accessdate=27 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="ABC dog vid">{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/mitchell-pearce-dog-filmed-engaging-in-lewd-act/7119004 |title=Mitchell Pearce dog video: Sydney Roosters captain filmed simulating lewd act, NRL future in doubt |publisher=ABC News |date=27 January 2016 |accessdate=27 January 2016}}</ref> Within hours the Sydney Roosters, of whom he is club co-captain, released a short statement stating that they had advised the NRL’s Integrity Unit of the incident and would conduct an internal investigation. The NRL in turn asked the Roosters for a report into the incident.<ref name="ABC dog vid"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nothingbutleague.com/2016/01/27/club-statement/ |title=Club Statement |publisher=nothingbutleague.com |date=27 January 2016 |accessdate=27 January 2016}}</ref> Early on 28 January it was reported that the Roosters would strip him of the captaincy, fine him $50,000 and amend his contract to allow immediate sacking in future, while the NRL could suspend him for six months.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3418714/Sydney-Roosters-NRL-star-Mitchell-Pearce-caught-video-performing-lewd-act-dog.html |title='It should end his career': NRL adviser slams Mitchell Pearce for his 'disrespect towards women' after the Sydney Roosters captain is filmed simulating sex with a DOG and urinating on himself |work=Mail Online |date=28 January 2016 |accessdate=30 January 2016}}></ref> Later the same day it was reported that Roosters and the NRL would discuss the possibility of him being sacked. <ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-28/mitchell-pearce-stripped-captaincy-lewd-dog-video/7119568 |title=Sydney Roosters, NRL to discuss sacking Mitchell Pearce over lewd dog video |publisher=ABC News |date=28 January 2016 |accessdate=28 January 2016}}</ref> On 29 January an emotional Pearce read a statement to the media which included these words: "I would like to unreservedly apologise to everyone for my actions. My behaviour was unacceptable. I'm embarrassed and take full responsibility for my actions. I acknowledge I have a problem with alcohol and it is something I have to address. It is not an excuse but a realisation that I finally need help." The Roosters announced on the same day that Pearce had left Australia for treatment in an "intensive rehabilitation facility for an extended period".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/2016/01/29/19/38/pearce-roosters-drug-use |title=NRL investigates possible Roosters drug use |publisher=Channel Nine Wide World of Sports |date=29 January 2016 |accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-29/mitchell-pearce-entering-rehabilitation-in-overseas-facility/7126348 |title=Mitchell Pearce entering intensive rehabilitation facility overseas after admitting to alcohol problem |publisher=ABC News |date=29 January 2016 |accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} {{Sydney Roosters squad}} {{Sydney Roosters - 2014 World Club Challenge winners}} {{2013 Sydney Roosters Premiership |state=collapsed}} {{Persondata | NAME = Pearce, Mitchell | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian rugby league player | DATE OF BIRTH = 7 April 1989 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Sydney, New South Wales | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Pearce, Mitchell}} [[Category:1989 births]] [[Category:Australian rugby league players]] [[Category:Sydney Roosters players]] [[Category:New South Wales City Origin rugby league team players]] [[Category:New South Wales Rugby League State of Origin players]] [[Category:Prime Minister's XIII players]] [[Category:NRL All Stars players]] [[Category:Rugby league halfbacks]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People educated at Barker College]]'