Jamie Lyon made his NRL debut coming off the bench in the Eels' round 21 clash against the newly merged Wests Tigers on 25 June 2000 becoming the 622nd first grader for Parramatta in the process.
35 Facts About Jamie Lyon
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In 2001, Jamie Lyon found himself regularly in the run-on squad.
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Jamie Lyon played again in Game II of the series however an ankle injury that was sustained in the Eels round 14 match against the defending premiers, found Lyon out for the remainder of the season.
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Jamie Lyon made his return in Round 1 of the 2003 NRL season.
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Jamie Lyon made headlines when on 15 March 2004, after four seasons, 70 games and at the age of just 22, announced that he was retiring from Parramatta and the NRL.
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Jamie Lyon had around two years remaining on his contract.
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Jamie Lyon agreed to the condition and signed a supplemental agreement to play with the Country Rugby League Group Four club up until the end of 2006.
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Jamie Lyon proved to be a worthy asset as the Panthers defeated the Moree Boars in the grand final.
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Jamie Lyon made his debut for the Saints on 11 February 2005 against the Widnes Vikings at Knowsley Road.
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Jamie Lyon scored his first try for the 116-year-old club in the round 5 clash against the Salford City Reds and in the following round against the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats kicked six goals from seven attempts.
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Jamie Lyon was twice voted as the Super League Player of the Month by the readers of the British rugby league publication Rugby Leaguer and League Express.
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In 2006, Jamie Lyon became the Saints' number one goal kicker with captain Paul Sculthorpe reduced to replacement kicker.
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Jamie Lyon played for St Helens at centre, scoring a try and kicking 7 goals from 7 attempts, in their 2006 Challenge Cup Final victory against the Huddersfield Giants.
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In March 2006, Jamie Lyon made contact with Parramatta with the intent of returning to his old club in 2007.
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On 2 October 2006, the squad for the 2006 Tri-Nations tournament was announced with Jamie Lyon being a surprise inclusion.
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Jamie Lyon retorted that he did "not look up to Sterlo" and that the comments "would not worry" him.
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Round 9 saw Manly at home to Parramatta and the first time Jamie Lyon played against old club, however Parramatta played down the significance.
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Jamie Lyon got lucky as he scored early in second half to help steer Manly to victory.
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Jamie Lyon played in the Sea Eagles' 2007 NRL grand final defeat against the Melbourne Storm.
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Jamie Lyon played in the 2008 NRL Grand Final victory over the Melbourne Storm, kicking two goals.
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Jamie Lyon switched between centre and five-eight in the 2009 season, in the later games played in the centres to make way for young Kieran Foran.
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Jamie Lyon was then named in the 17-man squad to represent New South Wales in the opening match of the 2009 State of Origin series, in Melbourne.
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Since being appointed co-captaincy and making a permanent move to right centre position, Jamie Lyon has been in arguably career-best form, reflected by being named Dally M Centre of the Year in both 2010 and 2011.
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Jamie Lyon has been an almost automatic selection for both NSW and Australia, however he has sought exemption from representative duties on most occasions, citing family reasons.
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Jamie Lyon started the 2010 Season playing at Five-Eighth and combining in the halves with Kieran Foran for the Round 1 clash against the West Tigers at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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However following Manly's loss to the Tigers in Round 1, for the round 2 away-game against the Parramatta Eels, when Kieran Foran shifted back to Five-Eighth ; Jamie Lyon shifted back to the Centres.
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Jamie Lyon played in the 2010 ANZAC test vs New Zealand, scoring two goals and for Game 1 of the 2010 State of Origin series.
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Jamie Lyon captained the Manly Sea Eagles from his position at centre in the 2011 NRL grand final, scoring a try in the win over the New Zealand Warriors.
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On 3 November 2011 The annual RLIF Awards dinner was held at the Tower of London and Jamie Lyon was named centre of the year.
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Jamie Lyon captained the Sea Eagles, kicking two goals in their 2012 World Club Challenge loss to the Leeds Rhinos in Leeds before the start of the 2012 NRL season.
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In 2013, Jamie Lyon played and captained in every game for Manly of the regular season and including the finals appearances.
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Days before the NRL Grand Final, Jamie Lyon was named 'Dally M Centre of the year' at the NRL Dally M Awards event.
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Jamie Lyon captained Manly in the grand final against the Sydney Roosters.
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In 2014, Jamie Lyon won Dally M Centre of the Year at the NRL Dally M Awards Event.
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On 27 April 2016, Jamie Lyon announced his retirement from rugby league at the season's end.