Rugby League To Australian Rules Football
In recent years, several junior and schoolboy rugby league players have made a transition to Australian rules, including Wayne Carey, Paul Kelly, Kieren Jack, Michael McLean, Andrew McLeod, Jared Brennan, Matthew Whelan, and Sam Gilbert.
| Name | Country | Top rugby league level | Top Aussie Rules level | Top representation level | Rugby League Debut | Australian Rules Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Smith | Australia | Queensland Rugby League | VFL | Queensland (RL) | 1970 | 1971 |
| Fabian Francis | Australia | Northern Territory Rugby League | Australian Football League | Northern Territory (RL) / Aboriginal All-Stars (AR) | 1992 | 1993 |
| Karmichael Hunt | Australia | National Rugby League | Australian Football League | Australian Kangaroos (RL) | 2004 | 2009 |
| Israel Folau | Australia | National Rugby League | Australian Football League | Australian Kangaroos | 2007 | 2010 |
Read more about this topic: List Of Players Who Have Converted From One Football Code To Another, From Rugby League
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