16 Facts About Adrian Morley

1.

Adrian Paul Morley is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop and second-row forward from the 1990s through the 2010s.

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2.

Adrian Morley played for Leeds as a second-row in their 1998 Super League Grand Final loss to Wigan.

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3.

Adrian Morley was offered a chance to play alongside his brother Chris Morley, who played for Wales, but chose to commit to England in the 2000 World Cup.

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4.

In July 2000, Adrian Morley agreed to join Australian side Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League at the end of the season, who were being coached by former Leeds boss Graham Murray.

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5.

Adrian Morley signed a 4-year deal with Warrington, beginning in 2006.

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6.

Adrian Morley captained the Great Britain test side that faced France in 2007.

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7.

Adrian Morley was named in the 24-man England squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and played against Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster prior to England's departure.

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8.

Adrian Morley guided Warrington to Challenge Cup glory in 2009, beating Huddersfield in the final at Wembley.

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9.

Adrian Morley was selected to play for England against France in the one-off test in 2010.

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10.

Adrian Morley captained Warrington in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.

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11.

Adrian Morley was to lead England in the 2010 Four Nations but was ruled out after injuring himself in a warm up match against the New Zealand Maori rugby league team.

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12.

Adrian Morley played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.

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13.

Adrian Morley played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.

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14.

Adrian Morley played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

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15.

Adrian Morley signed a one-year deal for his hometown club Salford for the 2014 season, aiming to finish his career with his hometown club.

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16.

On 10 September 2015, Adrian Morley announced that he would retire from playing rugby league at the end of the 2015 season.

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