Justin Sheriff (born 18 May 1979 in
Dublin
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) is a
field hockey
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player from
Ireland
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who, as of 22 September 2005, played 73 international matches for his native country. The striker from
Pembroke Wanderers made his debut in 2000 against
Wales
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. He has been prolific from short corners by specialising in drag flicking. He has played professional hockey in Belgium. He was a member of Pembroke's 2009
Irish Senior Cup championship team.
References
1979 births
Living people
Irish male field hockey players
Field hockey players from County Dublin
Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club players
Ireland international men's field hockey players
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