Debuted for the Manly Sea Eagles NYC team in 2009 and in 2010, was named in the NRL's Toyota Cup team of the year. Signed by the Roosters for the 2010 season.
Starred in the 2010 Junior Kiwis team that defeated the Junior Kangaroos in Rotorua, 36-20 - the Junior Kiwis had trailed 20-0 at half-time.