13 Facts About Wade McKinnon

Wade McKinnon was born on 12 February 1981 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.

Wade McKinnon cited the Warriors' style of play as being conducive to the game.

Wade McKinnon scored 9 tries in his first season with the club.

Wade McKinnon's individual try against the Penrith Panthers in Round Fifteen 2007 was voted as the greatest of the year by NRL.

Wade McKinnon was ruled out of most of the 2008 NRL Season after an injury in the Warriors first trial game against the Newcastle Knights left him requiring a knee reconstruction.

However Wade McKinnon recovered relatively quickly and he made his return against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 22.

In Round 25,2008, Wade McKinnon was suspended for three matches after allegedly spitting at touch-judge Brett Suttor.

Suttor said that the spit landed 30 centimetres away from him, but the judiciary said that as Wade McKinnon was at least six metres away from him, it was not possible for his spit to travel that far.

Wade McKinnon was selected for City in the City vs Country match on 8 May 2009.

Wade McKinnon had been contracted to the Warriors until the end of 2011 but was granted an immediate release by the Warriors.

Wade McKinnon played his first game for the Tigers in round 15, but was limited to 6 games for the season due to a hamstring injury.

Wade McKinnon began the 2011 season as the starting fullback for the Wests Tigers, but hampered by injuries, lost his position to Tim Moltzen.

Wade McKinnon was released from the final year of his contract so he could join Hull FC for a three-year deal starting in 2012.