Brett Morris

Brett Morris (born 23 August 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played on the and as a for the St George Illawarra Dragons, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australia at international level.

He played for New South Wales in the State of Origin series, NRL All Stars, Country Origin and the Prime Minister's XIII.

Early in his career he played as a.

Between 2006 and 2014 he played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons with whom he won the 2010 NRL Grand Final.

In round 9 of the 2006 NRL season, Morris made his first grade debut for the St. George Illawarra, playing against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on the wing in a 30–12 loss at Remondis Stadium.

In the 2007 round 4 match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Morris played his first match of the season and his first match alongside his twin brother Josh Morris in St. George Illawarra's 40–4 loss.

In round 7 of that year, against the Sydney Roosters in the ANZAC Day match, Morris suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, managing just two games for the season.

In 2008, Morris made his return to the St. George Illawarra first grade team in round 1, playing against the Wests Tigers.

In round 7, on the ANZAC Day match against the Sydney Roosters, Brett and his twin Josh scored tries in the same match together in the Dragons 26–6 win at ANZ Stadium.

Morris finished the year with 16 matches and eight tries.

Morris had an outstanding 2009 NRL season for St. George Illawarra, including scoring four tries in round 9 against the North Queensland Cowboys in the club's 24–20 loss at 1300SMILES Stadium, a hat trick in round 11 against Cronulla Sharks, and another hat-trick in round 26 against the Parramatta Eels.

He was named Dally M highest tryscorer of the year with 25 tries in 24 matches.

Morris was selected to play for Australia in the 2009 Four Nations tournament.

He crossed six times in 4 matches to finish the tournament as top try-scorer, including scoring 2 tries in the 46-16 Final win over England at Elland Road.

He was selected on the wing for Australia in the 2010 Anzac Test, scoring both of Australia's tries in the 12–8 win.

Morris made his debut for New South Wales in game 1 of the 2010 State of Origin series, playing on the wing in the Blues 28–24 loss at ANZ Stadium, He played all three matches of the series in the NSW 3–0 series loss.

Later on the season, Morris played on the wing in 2010 NRL Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters, helping St. George Illawarra to their first premiership as a joint-venture in their 32–8 win.

The grand final victory ended 31 years of hurt for St. George fans of the joint-venture as the club had gone close on numerous occasions to ending their drought.

Morris finished the 2010 NRL season as the Dragons highest tryscorer with 20 tries in 25 matches.

He was later selected for Australia 2010 Four Nations squad, playing in 4 matches and scoring 3 tries in the tournament, including playing on the wing in the loss against New Zealand in the Final.

During the pre-season, Morris played for the NRL All Stars against the Indigenous All Stars.

In the 2011 World Club Challenge match, against Super League premiers the Wigan Warriors, Morris was named man-of-the-match after scoring two tries in the Dragons 21–15 victory at DW Stadium.

In the 2011 Anzac Test, Morris played in the 20–10 win over New Zealand.

He played in 2 matches for New South Wales in the 2011 State of Origin series.

In round 20, against the Canberra Raiders, Morris played his 100th NRL match, scoring a try in St. George Illawarra's 24–19.

He scored 10 tries in his 21 matches for the Dragons.

Morris re-signed with the Dragons until the end of 2012 and said after his re-signing: "I enjoy living in Wollongong, it is where my family and friends are and the Dragons are the team I grew up supporting so I'm very happy to be staying."

Morris kept up his try-scoring form early in the season, scoring a hat-trick in round 2 against his twin brother's team, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

On 21 February 2012, Morris re-signed with St. George Illawarra for a further three years until the end of the 2015 NRL season.

From the Dragons 36–12 win against the Wests Tigers at Jubilee Oval in round 3, Morris was shifted from his usual position on the wing to fullback by coach Steve Price.

Morris also played at fullback for NSW Country Origin in their 24–22 loss to NSW City in Mudgee.

Morris played a match for the New South Wales in the 2012 State of Origin series, playing in game 3 on the wing and scoring a try in the Blues 21–20 loss at Suncorp Stadium.

Morris finished the 2012 NRL season as the Dragons highest tryscorer with 14 tries in 23 matches.

In round 15, against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, Morris scored his first NRL try in the 79th minute off a Mathew Head kick.

Morris finished his debut year with 12 tries from 19 matches.

In 2019 with the Sydney Roosters he won a second NRL premiership title.

Morris is the fifth highest try scorer for in premiership history, with 176 tries (only behind Ken Irvine's 212 tries, Billy Slater's 190 tries, Alex Johnston’s 187 tries and Steve Menzies’ 180 tries).

Morris was born at St George Hospital in Kogarah, New South Wales, but went to school in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league with the Kiama Knights alongside his twin brother Josh Morris before signing with the St. George Illawarra Dragons.

Morris is the son of St. George Dragons, New South Wales and Australian rugby league representative Steve Morris, twin brother of Josh Morris who also plays for the Roosters in the NRL and was previously a state and national representative.