Brett Morris
A blistering winger whose try-scoring prowess and selfless team play made him one of the most reliable finishers in rugby league history.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Australia international rugby league footballer·Birthday: August 23·Millennials
Biography
Brett Morris emerged from the New South Wales town of Kiama alongside his twin brother Josh, forming a sibling duo that would terrorize NRL defenses for over a decade. His career, primarily with the St George Illawarra Dragons, was defined by a potent combination of raw speed, an uncanny ability to find the try line, and a defensive grit that belied his position. Morris wasn't just a flashy finisher; he was a complete winger, renowned for his tough carries out of his own end and his fearless work under the high ball. His loyalty and consistency were hallmarks, culminating in a fairytale finish with the Sydney Roosters, where he battled through a devastating knee injury in the 2019 Grand Final to help secure a premiership. His retirement in 2021 marked the end of an era for a player whose name became synonymous with clutch performances and professional excellence.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brett was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brett Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Brett's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2010 NRL Premiership with the St George Illawarra Dragons, scoring a try in the Grand Final.
- Represented Australia in 18 Test matches, including the 2013 World Cup victory.
- Played in 17 State of Origin matches for New South Wales, forming a famed wing partnership with his brother.
- Scored 176 tries in his NRL career, placing him among the competition's all-time leading try-scorers.
Did You Know?
He and his twin brother Josh are the first twins to play for the Australian national rugby league team.
He scored a hat-trick on his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in 2013.
His father, Steve Morris, also played first-grade rugby league in Australia.
“You don't think, you just chase the ball and go.”
