Brian Andrew Jellick is a New Zealand former professional

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footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A

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international representative er, he played his club football in New Zealand, England and Australia.

Playing career

Jellick played in the

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competition with the

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club. In 1995, Jellick played for the

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in the

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. Jellick was the recruited by English side the

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to play in the

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in 1997. Jellick returned to New Zealand in 1998 and scored two tries for Glenora in the 1998 Fox Memorial grand final. Jellick represented

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in the 1998 domestic season.''New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98'',

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, 1998. p.125 Jellick signed with the

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and debuted during a

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game in New Zealand against the

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which the Cowboys won. Jellick spent three seasons with the club, playing in 48 games. Jellick played for the

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in the 2002-03 French season.

Representative career

In 1998, Jellick was selected to tour the

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with the New Zealand Māori side.''New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98'',

, 1998. p.118 In 1999, Jellick made his test début for

against

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. In this game, Jellick scored four tries for the Kiwis, the second highest amount in one match for a New Zealand side. Jellick played three tests for the Kiwis, including two matches at the 2000 World Cup.

Later years

Following his departure from top-flight rugby league competition, Jellick remained in Queensland and continued playing for the

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and later the

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in the

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. Jellick has since returned to New Zealand, continuing his association with rugby league by getting involved in junior coaching in Auckland with the

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References

External links

Brian Jellick at stats.rleague.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jellick, Brian 1973 births Living people New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand Māori rugby league team players New Zealand rugby league coaches New Zealand national rugby league team players Auckland rugby league team players Glenora Bears players North Queensland Cowboys players Redcliffe Dolphins players Limoux Grizzlies players Rugby league wingers Waitakere rugby league team players Widnes Vikings players Wynnum Manly Seagulls players