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13 Facts About Brandon Costin

1.

Brandon Costin was born on 23 June 1972 and is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

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Brandon Costin played for the Huddersfield Giants, Canberra Raiders, South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Bradford Bulls and the United States national rugby league team.

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Brandon Costin's position was five-eighth, although he often featured at other positions including centre or lock.

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In 1996, Brandon Costin was a regular in the centres, playing in every game of the season.

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Midway through the 1997 season, Brandon Costin made a late change to join Eastern Suburbs.

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Brandon Costin went on to play in 2 semi-finals with the Roosters that year, but did not play in the Preliminary Final that they lost.

7.

In 1999, Ben Kennedy and Brandon Costin were sent home from training after being involved in a drinking session.

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Brandon Costin was selected for the interchange bench in Bradford's victory.

9.

Brandon Costin played for the Bradford Bulls at centre in their 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St Helens.

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Brandon Costin left the club at the end of the 2004 season and went into semi-retirement.

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In 2007 Brandon Costin assumed the head coaching role of the Souths Logan Magpies in the Qld Cup before taking charge of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles in 2009, guiding them to a premiership in their inaugural season.

12.

In 2010, Brandon Costin was coach of the Queensland Residents side.

13.

An injury crisis at the club saw Brandon Costin playing in the semis that year at 46 years old.