Chris Lewis (rugby league)

Chris Lewis (born 12 June 1992) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL.

Chris Lewis
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Lewis
Born (1992-06-12) 12 June 1992
Tingha, New South Wales, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Melbourne Storm 28 3 0 0 12
As of 3 Sept 2021
Source: [1]

Early life

Lewis played his junior rugby league for Ashford Roosters before being signed by Illawarra Steelers.

Playing career

Lewis with unsuccessful attempts of making first grade went onto play park footy for Shellharbour Sharks, Thirroul Butchers and Helensburgh Tigers.

In 2016-17 he was part of the NSW Intrust Cup champions in the Illawarra Cutters. Also completing his teaching degree at University of Wollongong.

In 2018-19 he went onto play in the Queensland Intrust Cup for the Sunshine Coast Falcons. While playing there he worked as a teacher at Caloundra State High School.

2020

Round 4 of the 2020 NRL season, Lewis made his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm against South Sydney.[2] He had his Melbourne jersey (cap number 202) presented to him by former Melbourne player Ryan Hoffman.

Controversy

In September 2021, a video was leaked to the media which showed Lewis along with Melbourne teammates Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith partying whilst Smith was taking an illicit substance which was alleged to be cocaine.

On 5 October 2021, Lewis was handed a $10,000 suspended fine and a one match suspension.[3]

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Round 4 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 2 June 2020.
  3. "Munster sent to rehab, axed from leadership as Storm make $100k statement over scandal". www.foxsports.com.au. 5 October 2021.
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