Chris Sandow

Chris Sandow (born 9 January 1989) is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a goal-kicking halfback or five-eighth, he can also play as a fullback.

Playing career

Parramatta Eels (2012–15)

In 2012, Sandow signed a four-year deal with the Parramatta Eels, “Reportedly” worth between $1.6 and $2.2 million.

Sandow stated that the reason he was leaving the Rabbitohs was to ensure his children were, “well provided for in the future.”

Sandow's first two-years with the Parramatta Eels proved to be a struggle as his performances were inconsistent and he spent time in the New South Wales Cup, with the Wentworthville Magpies.

In the 2012 season, Sandow was accused by Parramatta Legend Peter Sterling as being “overweight and unfit.”

In the 2014 season, Sandow won the Ken Thornett Medal, for being voted as the Parramatta Eels' 'Player of the Season.' The 2015 season would prove to be Sandow's final year at the club.

After a number of on-the field and off-the field incidents. Including but not limiting crashing a loan-car and abandoning it in an industrial area. Calling out coach Brad Arthur and being critical of his coaching methods publicly, typing a foul-mouthed rant on Social Media platform Facebook and gambling issues.

Sandow's final match for the Eels was in round 19, against arch-rivals the Canterbury Bulldogs. Afterwards Sandow was released by the Parramatta Eels club and “reportedly” received a $50,000 handshake.

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