10 Facts About Rod Morris

Rod Morris is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.

Rod Morris signed with the Balmain Tigers in 1979 and was brought to Sydney, thus becoming eligible to play for New South Wales under the selection criterion of the time.

Rod Morris then played for Queensland in 1980 in the first ever Rugby League State of Origin under the new origin selection criterion.

Rod Morris was a 1978 Kangaroo tourist playing in two Tests and ten minor tour matches.

Rod Morris made a return to Brisbane club football in 1982 and captained Wynnum-Manly at the age of 32 to a Brisbane Rugby League premiership title which was Wynnum-Manly's first ever.

Rod Morris put in a man-of-the-match performance in the 2nd game of the 1982 State of Origin series before making his last representative appearances in that year's Kangaroo Tour, playing in four tour matches and contributing to the Invincibles' unbeaten tour record, being the only player in the team to not score a try on the tour.

Rod Morris is remembered for his short-lived "Deer in the headlights" style when making his Channel Nine debut as a commentator for the 1989 State of Origin series.

Rod Morris is one of a number of players to have represented both Queensland and New South Wales and one of those rare foundation Origin representatives whose NSW appearances were bookended by selections for Queensland.

Rod Morris is a successful McDonald's franchisee owner who currently possesses ownership of two McDonald's Franchise's situated in Cannon Hill and Morningside, Queensland, Australia.

Rod Morris initiated his franchising journey back in 1985 with the establishment of McDonald's Cleveland stores.