Career
He played for the Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League He primarily played wing and centre, but could also fill in at second-row. Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Quinn played his junior football for the Valentine-Eleebana Red Devils before being signed by the Newcastle Knights. In Round 1 of the 2002 NRL season he made his NRL debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Northern Eagles.
He scored a try on debut.
At the end of 2006, after playing 103 games for the Knights, Quinn signed a 3-year contract with the Melbourne Storm. In 2008, Quinn played in the Storm"s 2008 World Club Challenge defeat by the Leeds Rhinos.
In 2008, Quinn played in his second grand final, the 2008 NRL Grand Final defeat by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. In Round 7 of the 2009 NRL season, Quinn injured his neck and had surgery so he could continue his career.
In November 2012, Quinn re-joined the Newcastle Knights to trial for a contract.
On 7 January 2013, Quinn signed a 1-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in the same year. On 6 September 2013, Quinn re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract. On 24 January 2014, Quinn announced his retirement due to injury.
In 2006, Quinn made his representative debut after being selected for Country Origin in the annual City vs Country Origin match.
In 2008, Quinn was selected for New South Wales in Game 1 of the State of Origin series to play Queensland. He scored the first 2 tries of the match and went on to play in the next 2 games of the series.
In August 2008, Quinn was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, however didn"t make the final cut.
