"You can imagine what Dave was like as a housemate. After what would prove to be his final stint in the NRL, in Canberra two years ago, Taylor was released by Toronto Wolfpack for breaking curfew twice at a pre-season camp. Everyone has their memories of Dave. So I took a leaf from the sciences and landed on naming it after the man that could do it all, David “Coal Train” Taylor. The 30-year-old made 207 first grade appearances across an 11-year playing career.After debuting for the Broncos as a teenager, he also ran out for the Rabbitohs, Titans, Raiders and even Catalans Dragons.Such was his burgeoning status in the game that he managed eight caps for the Maroons, his last coming in a happy win at Suncorp Stadium despite Queensland losing the 2014 series.He also made his one and only appearance for the Kangaroos in the Anzac Test in 2012, and made two appearances off the bench for Central Queensland Capras this season.Sometimes the best careers earn the great fairytales, while others poke along, play and play, and whittle away. It was always going to end at some point, but the moment still hurts. "Capras boss David Faiumu paid tribute to the outgoing wrecking ball's long list of achievements. Dave Taylor. He's big, he's fast. On 1 February 2018, it was announced that Taylor had been signed by the Rockhampton-based On 20 June 2019, Taylor retired from rugby league, having played 22 games over one and a half seasons for the Capras. ©Nathan Hopkins/NRL Photos “I just want to see him do his very best and get himself another crack at an NRL contract and finish his career on the right note. 308 likes.

"Dave's favourite meal for a while was a full loaf of bread, a full chook and a bottle of tomato sauce and whenever he finished the chicken bones he used to put them down the side of the couch," McCullough said. His former Maroons coach Mal Meninga All the best in retirement Raider no. Taylor grew up in the Central Queensland coal mining town of Taylor was one of the Rabbitohs’ strongest players during his two seasons with the club, earning four Taylor was recalled to Queensland's squad for the second State of Origin match in 2014, replacing the injured One of five Titans players charged with cocaine possession or supply in 2015, Taylor was initially stood down from the first grade squad, but recalled after pleading innocent.On 4 August 2015, Taylor signed a 2-year contract with French Super League club On 18 October 2016, Taylor was offered a train and trial contract with the In November 2016, Taylor was fined $1000 after he pleaded guilty to cocaine possession charges dating back to August 2016.Taylor made his 2017 appearance off the bench for the Raiders in their 46-6 win over the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

There has been a substantial change in the way I’d calculated WARG in the primer at the start of 2019 … Place Taylor in any echelon you like - however, such was his impact, that his cult hero status in the game is undeniable.After what would prove to be his final stint in the NRL, in Canberra two years ago, Taylor was released by Toronto Wolfpack for breaking curfew twice at a pre-season camp.Keeping above water while in the nation's captial, Taylor worked in a hotel part-time. "He has been a professional footballer now for over 12 years and reached some wonderful heights. It's DT. "It is quite sad that we may have seen the last of Dave at this level,” Faiumu said. 100% Fan Run. Taylor was born in Rockhampton, grew up in the central Queensland town of Blackwater, and played junior footy for the aptly-named Crushers.Blackwater is a coal mining town, and considering his size, there's little doubt where Taylor earned the 'Coal Train' moniker.He attended St. Brendan's College in Yeppoon and represented Australia at schoolboy level. 344 Dave Taylor!Regardless, Taylor left a big impression on the game and his teammates over the years.

He's cool. It has been confirmed that Taylor's professional rugby league career has drawn to a close.It's the rugby league story brought to life from pub yarns around the country. Former NRL player Dave Taylor. A Queensland State of Origin and Australia international representative, during his career he played for the Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders in the National … "https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/bb/b7/dave-taylor_1bc4hqmvmq8o71r5m4ta4vlv8t.jpg?t=1913442707&w=500&quality=80https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/90/70/dave-taylor_a5nxz3pg6n1b1pbttlltvisc2.jpg?t=1917042195&w=500&quality=80 One of rugby league's most enigmatic characters. Dave Taylor, NRL. No doubt his body has taken a lot of punishment during this time, and niggling injuries have plagued him over the past six months in particular. Dave Taylor (born 8 July 1988) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League and Super League. NRL: Dave Taylor.