Darren Lockyer was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1977 and grew up in rural Queensland, playing junior rugby league for Cities Gladiators before making his debut for the Brisbane Broncos in 1995. Lockyer had a highly successful career as a fullback and five-eighth, helping the Broncos win premierships in 1997, 1998 and 2000 while also serving as captain of Queensland and Australia. He is considered one of the greatest rugby league players of all time and an inspiration for those from rural communities.

1. Darren Lockyer

2. Early LifeBorn 21st March 1977Was Born in BrisbaneFirst moved to Wandoan, QLD and then Roma, QLDFirst played senior football for Cities Gladiators

3. Start of CareerHis first grade debut was with the Brisbane Broncos from the bench as a five eighth when they thrashed Paramatta 60-14.He won the club’s rookie of the year award.

4. CareerBegan as a full back, broke a few try scoring records like most points in a season for the broncos with 272 points in 1999Helped Broncos to win 2 consecutive premierships, 1997, 1998Moved to 5-8Played for Qld Maroons, became captain in 2001Played for Australia, became captain in 2003

5. In 2000 won another premiershipGot the Clive Churchill Medal for best and fairestWon premiership again 2006Qld Maroons won State of Origin from 2005-2010

6. InspirationThis person is inpirational to me because he plays football and was one of the best players.Also because he is from Roma and first played for Cities Gladiators

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