Paul "The Chief" William Harragon OAM (born October 12, 1968) is an Australian rugby league identity. He was raised in the New South Wales town of Kurri Kurri, and played for Lakes United in the Newcastle competition. He joined the Newcastle Knights in 1988 and made his first grade debut in 1989 against the Balmain Tigers. Insignia of a Companion of the Order of Australia. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wally Lewis passing the ball in Rugby League State of Origin. ... Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Motto(s): Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004... Kurri Kurri is a town in Cessnock City Council, in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Lakes United is a rugby league club based in the Newcastle, New South Wales region of Australia. ... Disambiguation: This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in Newcastle, New South Wales. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The Balmain Tigers (also known as the Sydney Tigers from 1994-98) were one of the founding clubs of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership and one of the most successful in the history of that competition with eleven premierships. ...

Harragon was one of the most imposing players of the 1990s, weighing in at around 111kg and standing at 193cm, perfect for his position in the front or second rows. He represented and captained Country, New South Wales and Australia, and led the Knights to the 1997 ARL title in a thrilling grand final against Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The New South Wales Rugby League team represent New South Wales annually in the Rugby League State of Origin competition. ... The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles are an Australian professional Rugby League club in the National Rugby League (NRL), the premier League competition in Australasia. ...

Harragon excelled at the State of Origin level, making 20 consecutive appearances for New South Wales between Game I 1992 and Game II 1998 and is considered one of the toughest, most passionate men to ever grace that arena. He holds the records for the most consecutive Origin games by a New South Welshman and most appearances by a NSW forward. A devastating runner of the football, he was famous for throwing himself at the defensive line in fearsome displays of determination. He is remembered for his ongoing fiery attacking and defensive clashes with Queensland hardman Trevor Gillmeister and Manly prop Mark Carroll. Players are selected to play for the state in which they played their first senior football, hence the name state of origin. Prior to 1980 players were selected for interstate matches on the basis of where they were playing their club football at the time. ... The New South Wales Rugby League team represent New South Wales annually in the Rugby League State of Origin competition. ... // General Scott is the Assistant Coach of Gold Coast Titans About Date of Birth: 13/03/64 Place of birth: Brisbane, QLD Position: Second Row First Grade Debut: 1986 Junior club: Clubs played for: Eastern Suburbs (1986-1990), Brisbane Broncos (1991-1994), Penrith (1994), South Queensland Crushers (1995-1996) Representative... Mark Carroll (born 15 January 1972) is an Irish runner who specializes in the 5000 metres. ...

In 1999, Harragon participated in the first rugby league game to be played at Stadium Australia and scored the first try at that ground as well. Later that year, after playing 169 first grade games in a career lasting ten years, Harragon retired due to an ongoing knee injury mid-season. Telstra Stadium, formerly Stadium Australia, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Homebush, Sydney, Australia which opened in March 1999. ...

Harragon has since become a media personality, working for local Newcastle station NBN Television, before joining Channel 9 as a member of The Footy Show panel (on which his "That's Gold" segment has become immensely popular), and as a football commentator. He is also a director and a life member of the Newcastle Knights, and is spokesman for NIB Health Funds. NBN Television is an Australian television network owned by PBL Media that is based in Newcastle, Australia. ... Channel 9 refers to several television stations, among them are: Nine Network, Australia Channel 9, Malaysia C9TV, Northern Ireland WCPO, Cincinnati, Ohio Channel 9, MSDN Channel 9 is also the name of a fictional television channel on the comedy sketch show series, The Fast Show This is a disambiguation page... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

On Saturday 1 September 2007, his single "That's Gold" debuted at #8 on the ARIA Singles chart.

He lives in Newcastle with his wife Pam, his daughter and two sons.

External links

• State of Origin Official website Rugby League Player Stats
• NRL points

Australian national rugby league captain

Australia squad - 1995 Rugby League World Cup Winners - Current squad

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