Dean Hawkins (born 10 March 1999) is an

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who plays as a and for the

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in the

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Background

Hawkins played his junior rugby league for the Matraville Tigers. He was educated at Champagnat Catholic College, Pagewood.

Playing career

2021

Hawkins made his first grade debut in round 5 of the

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for South Sydney against the

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2022

Hawkins made only one first grade appearance for South Sydney in the

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which was a 26-0 victory over

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in round 22 of the competition.

2023

Hawkins made just two first grade appearances for South Sydney in the

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, in rounds 15 and 19 of the competition. In the NSW Cup competition, South Sydney finished the regular season in second place and defeated the New Zealand Warriors in first week of the semi-finals, with Hawkins kicking five goals. On 4 September, Hawkins was named as ''The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year'' at the Brad Fittler Medal Awards ceremony. On 24 September, Hawkins played for South Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final victory over

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2024

In round 3 of the

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, Hawkins was called into the South Sydney team as a replacement for the demoted

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. South Sydney would lose their round 3 match against arch-rivals the

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48-6. In round 7, Hawkins sustained a quad injury in the clubs 42-12 loss against Penrith which ruled Hawkins out from playing for two months. On 8 September, it was announced that Hawkins would be departing the South Sydney club after not being offered a new contract. On 27 September 2024, Hawkins signed with the

on a two-year deal.

2025

In round 3 of the

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, Hawkins made his club debut for Parramatta in their 16-8 loss against arch-rivals Canterbury. In round 12, Hawkins was recalled into the Parramatta side for their round 12 game against Manly where he provided four try assists as Parramatta won 30-10.

References

External links

Rabbitohs profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hawkins, Dean 1999 births Living people Australian rugby league players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Randwick, New South Wales South Sydney Rabbitohs players Parramatta Eels players 21st-century Australian sportsmen People from the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney)