Champion Player and Leader
Darren Lockyer was a champion of his era, incomparable in the sport of Rugby League for his longevity and continued excellence at the highest level.
He held the following records upon his retirement in 2011:
Most Tests for Australia: 59 (1998 - 2011)
Most Tests for Australia as captain: 38 (2003 – 2011)
Most State of Origin games for Queensland: 36 (1998-2011)
Most NRL/ARL first grade appearances: 355 (1995-2011)
Most points for the Brisbane Broncos: 1277 (1995 – 2011)
Most appearances for the Brisbane Broncos: 366 (1995 – 2011. - 355 ARL/NRL, 11 WCC and Super League WCC)
To add to his illustrious list of achievements, he was:
Captain of Queensland during the Origin record – six series victory: 2006 – 11
Queensland Origin captain in 22 games (2004-2011)
Dally M Fullback of the Year, three times (1998, 2000, 2002)
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year, twice (2000, 2002)
Golden Boot Award winner (world’s best player) twice (2003, 2006)
Captained the Broncos to a premiership (2006) and played in three other Broncos grand final wins (1997, 1998 and 2000)
Queensland Team of the Century: fullback (2008)
Beyond the records, Darren Lockyer was one of the greatest ambassadors for Rugby League in its history, among the most popular and respected players the sport has seen.
He played the game hard, in the greatest spirit and with remarkable natural brilliance and grace. For that alone, he is an icon of Queensland and Australian sport whose affinity with this Stadium is momentous.
