Lloyd Perrett
A New Zealand rugby league prop whose career has been defined by formidable size, family legacy, and a determined journey through clubs across Australasia.
Born 1994 (age 32)·NZ rugby league footballer·Birthday: December 17·Millennials
Biography
In the brutal trenches of professional rugby league, Lloyd Perrett built a career on sheer physical presence and lineage. The son of former New Zealand international Mark Perrett, Lloyd emerged from the famed Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs system in the NRL, a hulking prop destined for the front row. His path, however, was not a straight line. After his NRL debut with the Bulldogs in 2014, he sought greater opportunity with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles before taking his talents to the Super League, playing for the London Broncos. Perrett's story is one of a footballer adapting to different leagues and challenges, his powerful runs and defensive work always in demand. His later move to the Queensland Cup with the Ormeau Shearers underscored a career built on resilience and a continued love for the game's physical contest.
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.
Lloyd was born in 1994, 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 Lloyd Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Lloyd's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his NRL debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2014, playing 33 games for the club.
- Represented the Queensland Under-20s team in 2013, highlighting his early promise.
- Played professionally in the European Super League for the London Broncos during the 2019 season.
Did You Know?
His father, Mark Perrett, played rugby league for the Western Suburbs Magpies and represented New Zealand.
He comes from a large sporting family; his brother, Watson Perrett, also played rugby league.
He was a standout junior athlete, also excelling in shot put and discus during his school years.
“In the front row, you earn your meters every single carry.”
