Carl Webb

A Dalby junior, Carl Webb was placed on a Broncos' scholarship when he was 15, and was chased by Sydney City Roosters at the same time. He also was a fine amateur boxer, as a teenager.

Webb scored three tries for the Broncos in their Terry Lamb Cup Cup, Under 17 Final win over Perth in 1997, and was chosen for the Super League Australian Under 17 team to play New Zealand.

After playing for Broncos' affiliates, Brothers and Toowoomba, in the Queensland Cup, Webb made his NRL debut for the Broncos in 2000, and played seven games for the club that year.

The following year Webb made his State of Origin debut for the Maroons in Game I, scoring a memorable try, and intimidating the Blues' pack. He also was named Broncos' Rookie of the Year. 

After 66 games for the Broncos, Webb signed with North Queensland in 2005. His form with the Cowboys saw him become a regular in the Maroons' pack.

In 2008 Webb made his Test debut for Australia in the Centenary match against the Kiwis, at the SCG. It was a proud, emotional night for Webb, given he has Maori blood on his father's side, and Indigenous heritage on his mother's side.

In 2008, Webb played the last of his 12 matches for Queensland, starting in the front row.

I was a big fan of Carl Webb because he played that ruthless kind of footy that I really like.

Josh Papalii FOG #177

After 115 NRL games for the Cowboys, Webb signed a one-year deal with the Parramatta Eels, in 2011, before announcing his retirement at season's end.

In 2020 it was confirmed Webb was battling Motor Neuron Disease, a diagnosis he has approached with strength and dignity.