10 Facts About Maurice Blair

1.

Maurice "Bobby" Blair was born on 16 October 1984 and is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays in the second-row for the Northern Pride in the QRL State competition.

2.

Maurice Blair has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, Blair has played for the Gold Coast Titans, Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League.

3.

Maurice Blair made his debut in round 15 of the 2007 NRL season, playing for the Penrith Panthers against the New Zealand Warriors.

4.

Maurice Blair made a total of nine appearances for Penrith and scored six tries for the club in his debut year as they finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon.

5.

Maurice Blair signed for the Melbourne Storm for the 2011 NRL season.

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Maurice Blair made his debut for the Storm against the Brisbane Broncos later in the same season.

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Maurice Blair scored a try for Melbourne in their elimination final against the Newcastle Knights.

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Maurice Blair spent the 2014 NRL season at the Gold Coast Titans as they finished 14th on the table.

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Twelve months later Maurice Blair was part of the side that won promotion back to the Super League at the first time of asking.

10.

Maurice Blair has had a relationship with Courtney Tairi, a former New Zealand netball international.