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Dean Widders is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels, and the Wests Tigers. He was born on 25 October 1979 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
Widders made his NRL debut in 2000 for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He played for the Rabbitohs until 2003, when he joined the Parramatta Eels. He played for the Eels until 2006, when he joined the Wests Tigers. He played for the Tigers until his retirement in 2009.
Widders was a versatile player, playing in the back row, centre, and five-eighth positions. He was known for his strong defence and his ability to break the line.
As of 2021, Dean Widders's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a professional rugby league footballer. He has also earned money through endorsements and sponsorships.
| Popular As |
Dean Richard Widders |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1979 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia |
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Dean Widders Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Dean Widders height is 178 cm and Weight 101 kg.
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| Height |
178 cm |
| Weight |
101 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Dean Widders Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dean Widders worth at the age of 45 years old? Dean Widders’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Australia. We have estimated
Dean Widders's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
In November 2018, Widders participated in the Legends of League tournament for Parramatta which was held at the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford.
A skillful forward as a player Widders has always been passionate about Rugby league and what difference it can make in the community particularly for people from remote and rural areas and Indigenous Australians. He has been a great advocate for Women playing the game and coached the Indigenous Women's All stars in their win over the Jillaroos in 2017. He delivers workshops to youth on leadership, decision making and goal setting and is involved in numerous programs in schools. He recently played and coached the Redfern All Blacks to a record equaling 3 grand final wins in a row plus 2 Koori Knockouts in a row from 2015-2017. He proudly won three koori knockouts with his hometown Narwan Eels in the 2000s.
Widders played in 2011 and had a good season, which was his final season at the Castleford Tigers. The club failed to make the play offs after a narrow defeat by Hull KR. Widders said his final goodbyes to the Castleford public in the last home game against Hull F.C.
Widders started 2010 in great fashion, scoring the final and clinching try away at Headingley in Castleford's opening game against the Leeds Rhinos. Widders picked up an injury and missed 2 months of the season but came back and played in an unfamiliar role of Stand-off, linking up with Rangi Chase.
Widders joined Castleford for the 2009 season. He played 19 times in his first season for the Tigers, scoring 6 tries.
Widders' was involved in a racial vilification incident in July 2005 when South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Bryan Fletcher racially abused him. In 2006, he signed a three-year contract to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting in 2007.
Widders' is very well respected in his hometown of Armidale, New South Wales: in 2004 he was awarded the NRL's Ken Stephens Medal for his positive work with youth in the community and in 2006 he was appointed to the Federal Government's National Indigenous Council. Widders is also an Ambassador for the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation Australia (NASCA).
Widders made his debut for the Roosters in 2000, playing in 13 NRL matches for the club. In 2002 Widders' signed with the Parramatta Eels, in 2005 he was part of The Parramatta side which won the minor premiership, he finished with the club at the end of 2006.
In 1997, Widders' returned to Duval High School in Armidale to complete his Higher School Certificate.
In 1996, at the age of 17, Widders' moved to Sydney to play with the Sydney Roosters. In this year, he also captained an Aboriginal side.
During Widders' teenage years he honed his rugby league skills and became well known in the local area as a lock playing for the Armidale Greens and Narwan Eels. During this time Arthur Beetson Sydney Roosters selector flew to Armidale to see Widders' play. When Widders' was 14, in 1993, he was invited to a selection trial and proved to be one of the best players.
Dean Richard Widders (born 25 October 1979) is an Anaiwan Indigenous Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He works with the National Rugby League as an Indigenous Pathways manager.
