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He also attended Townsville Grammar School.
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Micheal Luck
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Career
Micheal Luck"s position of choice was lock or second-row. While attending Kirwan State High School, Luck played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1999. His youth club was North Thuringowa.
In 2001, Luck made his National Rugby League debut for the North Cowboys.
He played 76 first grade games for the Cowboys, mostly from the bench. At the end of 2005 Luck moved to the Warriors, seeking more playing time.
He played over 50 consecutive games for the club and made the most tackles for the club in 2007, again being named Clubman of the Year. In 2007 he was called into the squad as injury cover but was not required.
He was named in "s Emerging Origin side for 2009.
On 25 April 2009, whilst playing against the Melbourne Storm at Olympic Park, Luck made an NRL record-breaking 74 tackles in an extra time draw, 14-all, which was beaten a year later in Round 11 2011 by Shaun Fensom with 75 tackles against the "Dogs. The previous record was held by Nathan Hindmarsh of the Parramatta Eels who had 69 tackles in a match in 2007. Luck claimed the trophy ahead of Manu Vatuvei and Sam Rapira.
In 2010 Luck became the 17th player to play 100 games for the Warriors.
On 14 September 2010, he was selected in the Prime Minister"s XIII to play Papua New Guinea on 26 September. Luck announced on 21 April 2012 that he would retire at season"s end (2012 NRL season).
In 2012 Luck was appointed as the North Cowboys" elite pathways manager for 2013 and beyond, working to build local junior talent.
