Playing career[edit]
Thompson joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs, where he played in their champion under-21 side before playing in their under-23 side. He made his first grade début for Souths in round 11 of the 1989 season.
Thompson went on to play 61 first grade games for Souths between 1987 and 1993. He spent 1994 with the Western Suburbs Magpies, playing in only seven matches after having knee and ankle surgery during the off season. In 1995 he was part of the inaugural squad for the new Auckland Warriors franchise and played in the centres for the Warriors in their first ever competition game, a 25-22 loss to the Brisbane Broncos in front of 29,220 fans at the Ericsson Stadium in Auckland. However, he again only played in seven matches and was not retained for the 1996 season.
In November 1995 Thompson signed with English club Warrington and played for the club during 1996's inaugural Super League I.[5] He left Warrington in February 1996 after failing to settle in Britain.[6] Thompson represented Fiji in 1996. His only appearance saw a 72-4 loss to Great Britain at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi, the score being the record for the largest test win by the Lions.
After returning from England, Thompson trialed with the Canberra Raiders before signing with the Penrith Panthers. However he spent the season in reserve grade and returned to South Sydney during the off season.
After not securing a contract, Thompson moved to France and played for AS Saint Estève before spending a year in rugby union, playing for RC Narbonne alongside David Knox.[3] Thompson then returned to league, spending a season with AS Carcassonne before retiring.[7]
Later years
Sitting on the Australian Fiji rugby league board and helping to coach that organisation's youth sides.
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lol...………..I didn't either know Jarryd old man was a footy player.
Well you enjoy cheering on B.A, I posted this show that even Jarryd is better qualified to coach then the clown you support B.A. Jarryd old man has achieved more than B.A in NRL as player than B.A. He has also done more junior development than B.A as well.
While ever clowns like you and Monster Eel are around supporting B.A and co the club while never ever go forward !
You sure last name is DUCK
Then you better stop using ice.
Donald you come on here talking yourself up, a little bit of home work and you would have known that his dad was a league player, and you have thew hide to call the current coach usless, how long have you been a expert on all things eels pot calilng kettle.
Don't think so! As much as I like Hayne as a player he's not coaching material!
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