17 Facts About Rhys Wesser

Rhys Joseph Wesser was born on 31 March 1979 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a fullback.

Rhys Wesser's 113 tries for the Penrith Panthers is a club record.

Rhys Wesser played junior rugby league in his hometown with the Rockhampton Brothers.

At age 16, Rhys Wesser was selected for the Queensland under-17s representative side.

Rhys Wesser finished his schooling at Emmaus College, Rockhampton, and helped his School side take out the Mal Meninga Under 19s Cup, being the fourth fastest 19-year-old in the state, running times around 100 metres in 11 seconds.

Three years later Rhys Wesser was given the opportunity to play first grade with the departure of Jorgensen.

Rhys Wesser scored ten tries in his debut season despite Penrith finishing last on the premiership table.

The Panthers won their second premiership title, beat the Sydney Roosters in the 2003 NRL grand final in which Rhys Wesser played at fullback.

Rhys Wesser's try-scoring declined in 2004 with the addition of Amos Roberts to the squad but he still scored thirteen tries.

Rhys Wesser was selected to play for Queensland in the 2004 State of Origin series.

Rhys Wesser made the Aboriginal selection in the exhibition game against the New Zealand Maori side as part of the official opening of the 2008 World Cup on 26 October.

In 2008, Rhys Wesser announced that he would be joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2009 for a two-year deal.

Rhys Wesser's 113 tries is the most scored by any Penrith player.

In only the second round of the 2009 season, his first with Souths, Rhys Wesser injured his knee.

Rhys Wesser made his return to the field in the 2010 NRL season.

On 12 August 2011, Rhys Wesser announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season.

Rhys Wesser was unable to finish his final season of Rugby League due to another knee injury sustained late in the season.