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Johnathan Dean Thurston AM (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Thurston was an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All Stars representative, playing at halfback or five-eighth, and was a noted goal-kicker.
Thurston was a Queensland State-of-Origin legend, playing 37 matches between 2005-17, including a record 36 in a row, as well as scoring a record 212 points. He also performed at a consistently high standard for his country from 2005 to 2017, including scoring a record 382 points for the Kangaroos.
Aug 30, 2018 · Coming off the bench as 18th man for injured Bulldogs captain Steve Price, Johnathan Thurston didn't have a particularly remarkable game, but he did show his class at just 21 years of age.
Sep 2, 2018 · The playmaker has achieved everything rugby league has to offer - for club, state and country - and when he lined up for his 323rd and final NRL game against the Titans, Thurston...
In an extended interview with 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon, NRL great Johnathan Thurston details the greatest moment of his incredible career - winnin...
Apr 5, 2020 · Few players have captured the imagination of rugby league fans like Johnathan Thurston from his early years at Canterbury, then his illustrious career at the Cowboys from 2005-18, plus his...
Aug 16, 2020 · Johnathan Thurston's heroics in the 2015 grand final will be forever replayed on our television screens but behind the scenes of his remarkable turnaround was a boy who just wanted to...
Sep 1, 2018 · Johnathan Thurston's greatness on the field is not in question. But it's what he's done off the field that may well define the man.
Captain of the North Queensland Cowboys, Johnathan works with Indigenous communities in North Queensland and supports a range of initiatives focusing on health, education and equality.
Jun 6, 2018 · Johnathan Thurston: 'what I'm most passionate about is my culture', Australian Human Rights Commission Medal - 2017 — Speakola. 8 December 2018, Brisbane, Australia. Wow. The last time I had an award I was looking at the other finalist and saying to my wife I have no chance of winning the Queensland Australian of the Year.
