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Wendell Jermaine Sailor

Wendell Sailor was both an indigenous Torres Strait Islander and a larger than life figure who along with Lote Tuqiri became one of the highest profile rugby league converts of all-time. A superb athlete with a magnificent build, he weighed 106 kgs and stood 191 cms tall, Sailor had the unique ability to run powerfully at express pace.

Sailor was born at Sarina in central Queensland and as a young man played rugby league. He was then fortunate to find himself at the Brisbane Broncos under the tutelage of coaching guru Wayne Bennett and thrived in the environment. He spent nine seasons with the Broncos, scored 110 tries in 189 first grade games, represented Queensland in State of Origin and played for Australia.

In 2001, Sailor rocked the rugby league world when it was announced he had agreed to switch to rugby union. He debuted for Queensland later that year and then played every match of the 2002 Super Rugby season. Initially his positional play and kicking were criticised however he surprised with his play at the breakdown, particularly his ability

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Wendell Sailor

Australia international rugby footballer

Wendell Jermaine Sailor (born 16 July 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby footballer who represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union – a dual code international.

In rugby league Sailor was a member of the successful Brisbane Broncos team of the 1990s, with whom he won Premierships in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 2000. A wing, his large frame and powerful running made him a formidable opponent and prolific try-scorer. He represented Queensland in State of Origin and played for Australia (the Kangaroos) 16 times, including winning the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, where he was the top try-scorer and player of the tournament. He also played 3 times for the Super League Australia side.

In 2001, he moved to the Queensland Reds in rugby union, and later to the New South Wales Waratahs after the 2005 Super 12 season. He made his debut for Australia (the Wallabies) in 2003 and won 37 caps, including at the 2003 Rugby World Cup, where Australia lost in the final. In 2006 he failed a drugs test and receiv

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Wendell Sailor

full name:Wendell Jermaine Sailorbio:Wendell Sailor’s imposing physique and raw power have guided him through an exceptional sporting career spanning both Rugby League and Union - he has represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union. In 2001 he moved codes from Rugby League to Union. In 2006 he received a two year suspension from all forms of professional sport after he was found to have used cocaine. After his suspension he returned to League. He announced his retirement at a press conference on 12 November 2009.also known as:“Big Dell”family: He is an Australian Torres Strait Islanderborn:born 16 July 1974 in Sarina, Queenslandphysical attributes:Height: 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight: 106 kg (16 st 10 lb)sport:Rugby League, position Wingerteams:Australia, Queensland, Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Reds, New South Wales Warratahslives:  achievements:

he has won four Rugby League premierships, 3 State of Origin titles, a Rugby League World Cup (2000) and been capped for the

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