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Jonathan Thurston

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Jonathan Thurston

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  1. Jonathan Thurston

  2. Biography of Jonathon Jonathon Thurston is a indigenous Australian rugby league player who plays for the North Queensland Cowboys and is also co-captain for this team. Jonathan was born April 15th 1983. He started playing rugby at a very young age for South Sunnybanks rugby league club. Growing up in his teen years he was overall an outstanding player for his school and club at the age of 18 years but none of the National Rugby league clubs would sign cause they critizing his small size. In 2001, Jonathan Thurston had sign with the Canterbury Bulldogs. Once Thurston had his opportunity he went beyond all expectation and was selected for the Queensland Under 19s in 2001.

  3. How has Thurston impacted the community positively ? Thurston has showed that anyone especially indigenous kids can do anythingand he has set a good example for the indigenous kids today and for the past few years. Thurston continues to help set a good example to all indigenous and Torres strait islanders all over the country including the Australian society.He worked with the young indigenous community in North Queensland and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service and Thurston also raised money for the koori kid foundation.

  4. How has Thurston impacted the community negatively ? Although he has been a good example some time in his career Thurston has had a rough time just like all young stars coming up that get caught up in the fame and make mistakes just like everyone of us.

  5. Contribution to Australia sporting identityand achievements Thurston has contributed to identity of Australian Sporting being one of the most known player in rugby and also know as one of the best players in rugby. His has represented Australia , Queensland and Nrl for many years now. His achievements throughout his career that have influence Australian sporting identity include; 2004 - Premiership Winners (Bulldogs)2005 - Dally M Halfback of the Year2005 - Dally M Player of the Year2005 - North Queensland Cowboys Player of the Year2006 - State of Origin Series Winners2006 - Tri Nations Series Winners2007 - State of Origin Series Winners2007 - Dally M Halfback of the Year 2007 - Dally M Player of the Year2007 - RLIF International Back of the Year2008 - State of Origin Series Winners2008 - Wally Lewis Medal - State of Origin Player of the Series2008 - Named in Indigenous Team of the Century

  6. 2009 - State of Origin Series Winners2009 - Dally M Halfback of the Year2009 - RLIF Halfback of the Year2009 - Four Nations Series Winners2010 - Indigenous All Stars Representative2010 - State of Origin Series Winners2011 - Appointed Indigenous All Stars Captain2011 - State of Origin Series Winners2011 - Four Nations Series Winners2011 - Golden Boot Award (World Player of the Year)2012 - State of Origin Series Winners2012 - Peter Jackson Memorial Award Winner 2012 - NRL Ken Stephen Medal WinnerMany of these achieve have influence many from many cultures especially indigenous people through his many achievements and have many youth idolise Thurston for the many great things he has accomplished in his life. Thurston is now known as one of the best players of today.

  7. Salvation Army Jonathan Thurston would be great advocate for Salvation Army and also a great spokes person cause; His a good role model Many people respect him not only as a player but also as a person He likes to help people and also supports other charity groups He helps the community and also the indigenous people

  8. Salvation Army Jonathan Thurston like to help the community through Salvation Army and supporting Salvation Army you can help many people everyday just like your local Rugby League Star Jonathan Thurston by make a donation at your local Salvation Army Today.

  9. References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnathan_Thurston http://www.johnathanthurston.com.au/index.php/profile/achievements http://www.google.com.au/search

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