Reuben Garrick
A versatile back who transformed from a rookie winger into a reliable try-scoring centre and goalkicker for the Manly Sea Eagles.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Australian rugby league footballer·Birthday: June 30·Generation Z
Biography
Reuben Garrick's path to the NRL was not a straight shot from a junior prodigy. Hailing from Gerringong on the New South Wales south coast, he initially balanced rugby league with a trade as an electrician. His professional break came in 2019 with the St George Illawarra Dragons, but it was his move to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles that unlocked his potential. Under coach Des Hasler, Garrick evolved from a winger into a multifaceted weapon in the backline, known for his sharp finishing, dependable goal-kicking, and ability to slot into the centres. His 2021 season was a personal landmark, where he led the NRL in points scored, showcasing a clutch performance ability that made him a fan favorite and a consistent pillar for the Sea Eagles during a period of transition.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Reuben was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Reuben Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Reuben's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
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
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
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
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the entire NRL in total points scored during the 2021 season.
- Kicked a career-high 106 goals for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the 2021 NRL season.
- Scored 18 tries in the 2022 NRL season, establishing himself as a premier finisher.
- Played a key role in Manly's run to the 2021 NRL preliminary final.
Did You Know?
He worked as an electrician before securing his first full-time NRL contract.
Garrick is a talented musician and plays the guitar.
He played his junior rugby league for the Gerringong Lions.
“I was an electrician before this, so I know what a real day's work is.”
