Bulldogs History Database
Sam Perrett
| Player # | 745 |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Pez |
| Position | Wing, Fullback |
| Height | 182cm |
| Weight | 92kg |
| DOB | 14th May 1985 |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Junior Club | Burleigh Bears |
| Debut | 2012: Round 18 vs Wests Tigers |
| Other Clubs | Roosters |
| Rep | NZ(21) |
Sam Perrett was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He moved to Australia when he was 13.
While attending Palm Beach Currumbin High School in 2003, Sam was selected to play for the Australian Schoolboys team.
A Gold Coast junior, he came to the Sydney Roosters
ahead of the 2004 season. It was in round 15 of the 2004 season that he made
his first grade debut, playing on the wing against the Newcastle Knights at Aussie Stadium. Sam had an "impressive" debut in a 48-4
victory to the Roosters, however during the match he sustained an ankle injury
and was forced to come off the field in the 54th minute. The ankle injury
kept him out for six weeks, however he didn't make another appearance
for the Roosters all season. Sam also played a limited role in the 2005
season, only playing 3 matches for the Roosters. Despite his few
appearances, Sam was still able to cross for his maiden first grade try,
with a double in the Roosters' final round victory over the Bulldogs.
While the 2006 season was a poor one for the Roosters, it can be considered Sam's breakthrough season as he played 17 matches, scoring 7 tries. Playing the entire season on the wing, Sam scored a double against Cronulla in Round 19 and his first career hat-trick in Round 23 against Penrith.
The 2007 season was one of improvement for Sam as he played each of the Rooster's 24 games, scoring 9 tries. He alternated between playing wing and centre for a majority of the season, however moved to fullback under the guidance of new Roosters' coach Brad Fittler in the latter part of the season, filling in for the injured Anthony Minichiello. His performances throughout the season were strong enough that he was selected as in the New Zealand squad for the historic 2007 All Golds Tour.
In the 2008 season it was announced that he had signed a contract extension with the Roosters, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2012. Sam ran 3,720 metres with the ball in 2008, more than any other player in the competition.
In the 2009 NRL season, Sam played almost every game for the club as they endured a horror year on the field finishing last for first time since 1966.
In 2010, Sam made 27 appearances and scored 9 tries as the Sydney Roosters reached the 2010 NRL Grand Final against St George. Sam played on the wing as the club were defeated 32-8 at ANZ Stadium.
In 2012 Sam joined the Bulldogs mid season. He played on the wing for Canterbury in the 2012 NRL Grand Final loss against Melbourne.
In 2014, he played 24 games for Canterbury including the 2014 NRL Grand Final loss against South Sydney. This was Sam's third grand final loss as a player.
In 2016 against the Sydney Roosters, Sam played his 250th NRL game. Coincidentally against his former club.
In what would be his last NRL game, Sam scored the final try in the elimination final as Canterbury lost 12-28 to the Penrith in 2016.
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