Todd Carney

Australian rugby league footballer

Todd Carney (born 2 June 1986), also known by the nickname of "Toddy", is an Australian former professional rugby league player who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He has previously played for the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks, Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (2004 2014); and for the Hull Kingston Rovers, Salford Red Devils, and the Catalans Dragons teams in the Super League (2015 2018). His main positions were as a or .

Carney was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.

Carney played his junior rugby league for the Goulburn Stockmen, before being recruited to the Canberra Raiders' junior academy at the age of just twelve. Playing in the S. G. Ball Cup, Carney's team won the premiership in 2003.

At the end of 2014, Carney moved to France, after signing with Super League club the Catalans Dragons, to play for them in the 2015 and 2016 rugby league seasons. In just his second game for the Dragons, Carney suffered broken ribs during a tackle by former Roosters' teammate, Lama Tasi. The game ended in a 40 40 draw.

Carney played for the Salford Red Devils in 2017's Super League XXII. Carney played for the Salford Red Devils in 2017's Super League XXII. At the end of 2017, Carney signed a contract to play with Queensland Cup side, the Northern Pride in a bid to revive his career in Australia.

On 14 February 2018, Carney played his first game in Australia for nearly 4 years, in a trial match for the Northern Pride against the Mackay Cutters. On 2 March 2018, Carney's bid to return to the NRL suffered a setback, as Manly Sea Eagles announced they would not be signing him for the 2018 NRL season.

On 12 April 2018, Carney was reportedly training with the North Queensland Cowboys, although not yet cleared to play by the NRL. On 2 May 2018, Carney left the Cowboys to return to Sydney due to family reasons.

On 21 May 2018, Carney signed a deal to join Intrust Super Premiership New South Wales side, the North Sydney Bears. On 22 May 2018, Carney's former side the Northern Pride were demanding $15,000 in compensation for relocation costs. Northern Pride Chief Executive Officer Greg Dowling, said, "He (Carney) doesn't owe us money, but we want compensation. We paid him an amount to relocate here and we want that refunded. Once they pay we'll clear him. Naturally, we were chasing a number of people and when Todd agreed, we concentrated on him thinking he would be here long term. I've spoken to his manager and to Greg Florimo, so that's where things are at now". On 1 July 2018, Carney's move to the North Sydney Bears was blocked, after Carney refused to pay the Northern Pride a $15,000 release fee. Northern Pride had demanded the North Sydney Bears to pay the release fee, but they refused to do so, hoping that a deal could be arranged between Carney's management team and the North Queensland side before the transfer window closed.

It was revealed on 7 July 2018, that Carney had signed a short term contract at Hull Kingston Rovers, to play for the east Hull outfit until at least the end of the 2018 rugby league season. Just 24 hours after landing fresh off the plane from his native Australia, Todd participated in his first training session with his new club on 23 July 2018. On 27 July 2018, Carney made his Hull Kingston Rovers' début in the 'Hull Derby' against cross city rivals, Hull F. C.

On a rain swept evening at the KCOM Stadium, Todd's contribution to the game was a positive one, coming off the interchange bench and kicking a 40 20. Carney made a short cameo appearance on his Hull Kingston Rovers bow, considering he had only just arrived at his new club just five days previous. Head Coach Tim Sheens took the decision not to throw Carney into the deep end on his début, (due to his lack of game time over the previous months), to allow him time to adjust and to get himself well adapt to his new surroundings. His efforts in his first match were held in good stead, as Hull Kingston Rovers claimed a thrilling 16 20 victory in the final game of the regular Super League season.

On 26 January Carney agreed to join Warrington Wolves on a 1 year deal.

Todd Carney has previously represented his NSW Country during 2008 2012. Carney is a former Australia International. He has also played for New South Wales at State of Origin representative level as a goal kicking .