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Todd Byrne to have knee reconstruction
Wed March 4, 2009
Source: www.hullfc.com

Hull FC's Australian full back Todd Byrne is to have a knee reconstruction operation after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament in the 28-20 victory over Celtic Crusaders at Bridgend.

Byrne limped off early in the game against Crusaders 10 days ago but then returned after 18 minutes and played on.

After the game his knee began to swell and following an MRI scan and an arthroscope it was diagnosed he has torn his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and needs a reconstruction knee operation.

Byrne has to wait a month to allow the knee to settle before he can undergo the corrective surgery on his knee.

The 30-year-old has proved an invaluable member of Hull's squad since he joined them from New Zealand Warriors at the beginning of last year, playing in numerous back positions, which includes full back in the opening two games against Wigan and Celtic.

His loss is a blow and his absence will be missed as Head Coach Richard Agar revealed when he said: "This is a blow for us and Todd. He is a player we are going to miss because he has made a big contribution during the time he has been at the club.

"He is such a versatile player and so enthusiastic. Our thoughts are with Todd and we all hope he makes a full and speedy recovery."

Hull FC sign Todd Byrne
Tue November 6, 2007
Source: www.hullfc.com

Hull FC has snapped up highly respected 29-year-old Australian utility back Todd Byrne from the New Zealand Warriors on a two year deal.

Byrne has become coach Peter Sharp's third new signing for the 2008 engage Super League season with Australian Test hooker Shaun Berrigan and half-back Adam Dykes having signed several months ago.

The Aussie might not be a household name but Byrne has played over 100 NRL games during a career which began with the Sydney City Roosters in 2001 and he has an excellent try per game strike rate.

Sharp said: "Todd has a lot of experience in the NRL and of course, he has played in a Grand Final.

"He has a good pedigree and, although not a household name he will be an excellent addition to our squad.

"Sometimes players without a big reputation become the stars. He will certainly get the job done for us and Todd has the added bonus of being versatile.

"He can play in several back positions, centre, wing and full-back and that will be good for us."

Byrne made 61 appearances for the Roosters, making his first grade debut against Penrith Panthers on April 2, 2001, and he was also a member of their Grand Final team in 2003.

The 6ft 1in and 14st Aussie then moved to the New Zealand Warriors in 2005, where he scored 14 tries in his debut season.

Byrne has an impressive try-per-game record having crossed the opposition line 51 times in 104 NRL appearances, which comes in at a try every 2.03 games, slightly better than Great Britain centre Kirk Yeaman at 2.04.

Although regarded as a winger, Byrne has proved more than comfortable in the centre, a position he recently filled with the Warriors, and at full-back.

Chief executive James Rule said: "His versatility will make him a big asset to the club. It is becoming more and more important that players in our game can play in several different positions.

"Versatility within a squad is so important and Todd will bring that to us next season."

FACT FILE:
DOB: July 16, 1978
POB: Sydney
Height: 6ft 1in
Weight: 14st
Position: wing, centre, full back
Previous clubs: New Zealand Warriors (2005-07), Sydney City Roosters (2001-04)

Honours: Grand Final with the Roosters in 2003.

Appearances:
Sydney Roosters - appearances 61, tries 30
NZ Warriors - appearances 43, tries 21

2007 Warriors - appearances 12, tries 5, goals 0, drop goals 0, points 20

CURRENT HULL PLAYERS STRIKE RATES:
Craig Hall 1.15
Gareth Raynor 1.66
Matt Sing 1.72
Todd Byrne 2.03
Kirk Yeaman 2.04
Richard Horne 2.53
Richard Whiting 3.16
Motu Tony 3.48

PAST PLAYERS STRIKE RATES:
Jack Harrison 1.10
Clive Sullivan 1.40
Bob Taylor 1.87
Billy Batten 2.53
John Whiteley 2.67
Joe Oliver 2.73
Tommy Finn 2.84

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Tue July 10, 2007

Byrne lines up for 100th, Swann and Crockett back for Warriors

Tue June 26, 2007

Byrne replaces injured Martin for Warriors clash against Titans

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2009 engage English Super League

Hull Football Club 
2 games; [View] Round 1 [13 Feb 09] W 18-10 v Wigan (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 2 [21 Feb 09] W 28-20 v Celtic (A). [FB] 
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2008 engage English Super League

Hull Football Club 
18 games; 4 tries, 16 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [08 Feb 08] L 20-32 v Warrington (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 2 [17 Feb 08] L 6-24 v Harlequins (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 3 [22 Feb 08] W 24-22 v Wigan (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 4 [02 Mar 08] L 8-28 v Huddersfield (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 5 [07 Mar 08] L 29-30 v St Helens (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 6 [14 Mar 08] W 18-8 v Wakefield (H). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] L 10-11 v Hull KR (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] L 4-30 v Leeds (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 9 [29 Mar 08] D 28-28 v Les Catalans (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 10 [04 Apr 08] L 8-24 v Bradford (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 11 [11 Apr 08] W 32-12 v Castleford (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 12 [27 Apr 08] W 28-20 v Huddersfield (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 13 [04 May 08] L 17-22 v Hull KR. [FB] 
[View] Round 14 [18 May 08] L 26-34 v Harlequins (A). [FB] 
[View] Round 15 [25 May 08] L 8-16 v St Helens (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 16 [06 Jun 08] L 22-38 v Leeds (A). [FB] 
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 08] W 40-14 v Castleford (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 26 [22 Aug 08] W 26-6 v Harlequins (H). [CT] 
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

New Zealand Warriors 
10 games; 5 tries, 20 points. 
		 [View] Round 5 [15 Apr 07] W 34-14 v Cowboys (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] W 18-16 v Rabbitohs (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [05 May 07] L 20-22 v Sharks (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 9 [12 May 07] L 18-24 v Knights (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 14 [16 Jun 07] W 12-2 v Sharks (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 16 [30 Jun 07] W 22-6 v Gold Coast (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 17 [07 Jul 07] L 12-18 v Cowboys (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 22 [11 Aug 07] W 30-6 v Titans (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 25 [01 Sep 07] W 24-20 v Panthers (A). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Finals Week 2 [16 Sep 07] L 12-49 v Cowboys (A). [WG] 
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

New Zealand Warriors 
9 games; 2 tries, 8 points. 
		 [View] Round 2 [18 Mar 06] L 14-22 v Eels (A). [WG]
[View] Round 3 [25 Mar 06] W 26-10 v Tigers (A). [WG]
[View] Round 4 [02 Apr 06] W 26-22 v Knights (A). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 06] L 8-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [WG]
[View] Round 6 [15 Apr 06] L 14-18 v Raiders (A). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [22 Apr 06] W 46-14 v Rabbitohs (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 06] L 16-30 v Bulldogs (H). [WG]
[View] Round 12 [27 May 06] L 20-34 v Sharks (A). [WG]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 06] L 12-36 v Broncos (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

New Zealand Warriors 
22 games; 14 tries, 56 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 05] L 20-26 v Sea Eagles (H). [WG]
[View] Round 2 [19 Mar 05] W 24-12 v Broncos (A). [WG]
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 05] L 22-32 v Cowboys (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (45th)
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 05] W 46-14 v Souths (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (65th)
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 05] L 6-24 v Tigers (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (55th)
[View] Round 6 [17 Apr 05] W 30-26 v Knights (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (74th)
[View] Round 8 [01 May 05] L 14-16 v Panthers (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (40th)
[View] Round 9 [07 May 05] L 24-28 v Sharks (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (35th)
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] L 6-10 v Roosters (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (10th)
[View] Round 11 [21 May 05] W 34-16 v Souths (A). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [29 May 05] W 21-4 v Tigers (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (8th)
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 05] L 18-32 v Dragons (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (28th)
[View] Round 14 [12 Jun 05] W 24-16 v Storm (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t (33rd, 72nd)
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] L 18-28 v Eels (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (74th)
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 05] L 24-26 v Bulldogs (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (76th)
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 05] W 24-22 v Roosters (A). [WG]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 05] W 24-16 v Raiders (H). [WG]
[View] Round 21 [30 Jul 05] L 34-42 v Panthers (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t (52nd)
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] L 20-38 v Eels (H). [WG]
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 05] L 10-22 v Storm (A). [WG]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 05] L 4-16 v Knights (H). [WG]
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 05] W 22-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [WG]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

Sydney Roosters 
2 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 04] W 26-16 v Rabbitohs (H). [WG]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 04] W 42-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
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