Michael Sullivan (rugby league)

For the British rugby league footballer, see Mick Sullivan

Mick Sullivan

Personal information
Full name	Michael Sullivan
Born	(1980-06-18) 18 June 1980 Taree, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height	172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
Position	Hooker
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2000 Northern Eagles 1 0 0 0 0 2003–05 Cronulla Sharks 61 13 0 1 53 2006–07 Warrington Wolves 42 10 1 0 42 2008–09 Canterbury Bulldogs 12 1 0 0 4 Total 116 24 1 1 99
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Michael Sullivan (born 18 June 1980, in Taree, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played in the NRL for the Northern Eagles, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Bulldogs clubs, as well as in Super League for the Warrington Wolves, usually at hooker.

Sullivan joined the Wolves following a highly publicised revelation that he had a gambling addiction for many years and the lucrative contract he was offered by the Super League club would go a long way in paying off his gambling debts.

Sullivan returned to the NRL in 2008 to play with the Bulldogs on a two-year contract.

After finishing his contract with the Bulldogs Sullivan signed as Captain/Coach for the Orange Cyms in Group 10 Country Rugby League. In 2017 Michael became well known for his backwards man dance routine, which featured in the dying minutes of the Grand Final. Oberon have now joined the long list of clubs who very much dislike Michael “Hollywood” Sullivan. Other clubs include the likes of Hawks, Mudgee, Lithgow & the koorawatha Jets.

Michael has since gone on for a successful campaign with the Orange CYMS. He is well known for his ability to come 2nd to his older brother Scott in many events, including wrestling and boxing. He also invests a lot of his spare time in promoting something close to his heart, foreskin regeneration. Michaels website is foreskinsrus.org.au.

Off the field

One of rugby league's pin-up players, Sullivan was selected as one of Cleo magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2001, and was a finalist in the Sexiest Man In Rugby League competition in 2001 and 2005. He was also the male centrefold in Cleo magazine for the October 2005 issue.

Sullivan posed with former Bulldogs teammates Nick Youngquest and Daniel Holdsworth for the Gods Of Football charity calendar.

Career highlights

• Junior Club: Wingham Tigers, North Sydney Bears
• First Grade Debut: Round 26, Northern Eagles v Warriors at Ericsson Stadium, 30 July,

External links

• Michael Sullivan at the Canterbury Bulldogs official website.