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Glenn Lazarus (born December 12) is an Australian former rugby league player who primarily played as a front-rower. He had a playing career which spanned between 1989 and 1999, during which he played for premiership-winning teams with the Canberra Raiders, Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm. Also known as 'the brick with eyes', he was, at his peak, widely-regarded as the best front-row forward in the game.

Australia 1990-99: 20 Tests - 1t (4 pts)
Australia (SL) 1997: 1 Test (0 pts)
New South Wales (SOO) 1989-99: 19 games - 2t (8 pts)
New South Wales (SL) 1997: 1 game (0 pts)
Canberra Raiders 1987-91: 92 games - 10t (40 pts)
Brisbane Broncos 1992-97: 108 games - 9t (36 pts)
Melbourne Storm 1998-99: 44 games – 2t, 1g (10 pts)

Lazarus began his career with the Canberra Raiders, winning the 1989 premiership with them. He would play in two more Grand Finals for Canberra, in 1990 and 1991, winning the former but losing the latter, both against the Penrith Panthers.

In 1992 Lazarus joined the Brisbane Broncos, winning two more Premierships with them in 1992 and 1993 (both against the St. George Dragons). His value to the side is best demonstrated when Brisbane suffered early exits from the final series when Lazarus was injured both times.

Lazarus joined the newly established Melbourne Storm in 1998, and was named as their inaugural captain. After winning the NRL Premiership again with the Storm in 1999, Lazarus announced his retirement from the game with five premierships for three different clubs (Canberra 1989-90, Brisbane 1992-93 and Melbourne 1999), a truly unique achievement.

Lazarus played 19 matches for New South Wales in State of Origin between 1989 and 1999, scoring two tries. He is second behind Paul Harragon as the most capped NSW forward in Origin history. He was known for his powerful, relentless charges and in his prime was the first prop chosen for any NSW State of Origin side.

He was selected for the 1990 and 1994 Kangaroo tours, although his appearances in the latter tour were restricted due to injuries.

Opposing Great Britain and New Zealand sides, when quizzed, frequently regard Glenn Lazarus as unmatched as a forward.

In 2000 Glenn was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league. In 2005, the western grandstand of Olympic Park Stadium was named the Glenn Lazarus stand in his honour.

• Player Details at stateoforigin.com.au

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