Billy Slater

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William Slater (born 18 June 1983), commonly known as Billy Slater, is an Australian rugby league coach and former professional player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fullbacks in rugby league history, Slater played his entire National Rugby League (NRL) career with the Melbourne Storm, making 319 appearances and scoring 190 tries. He holds the club record for most tries and the NRL record for most tries scored by a fullback. Renowned for his speed, attacking instincts, positional awareness and support play, he helped redefine the attacking role of the modern fullback. His individual honours include the Dally M Medal in 2011, two Clive Churchill Medals and the 2008 Golden Boot Award as the world's best player. Slater made his first-grade debut for Melbourne in 2003 and became a central figure in the club's success during the following 16 seasons. He played in seven NRL grand finals and won the Clive Churchill Medal as grand final player of the match in 2009 and 2017. Melbourne's...

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