Billy Walters (rugby league)
Billy Walters is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.
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| Full name | Billy Walters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 February 1994 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 14 August 2019 Source: [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. Billy completed his apprenticeship in carpentry and received most improved in 2013. He believes his hard work ethic and tradesman diet consisting of 3 ice coffee a day helped him transition into the NRL.
Background
Walters was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
At age 4 Walters lost his mother Kim to breast cancer. Walters is the son of current Maroons coach Kevin Walters and nephew of former Maroons players Kerrod Walters and Steve Walters. He attended Marist College Ashgrove, Brisbane and graduated in 2011.
Playing career
2019
Walters made his NRL debut in round 16 for the Melbourne Storm against St. George Illawarra. He had his jersey presented to him by his father Kevin Walters before the match.[2][3]
On 12 September, Walters signed a two-year deal with the Wests Tigers that would take him to the end of 2021.
References
- Rugby League Project
- "Round 16 NRL team announcements". NRL.com. 3 July 2019.
- "Billy Walters presented with jersey from father Kevin Walters". Fox Sports. 4 July 2019.