Andy Saunders

Andy Saunders (born 14 September 1994) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. He is a former Penrith Panthers National Youth Championship Captain and has played over 100 games in the NRL's second tier reserve grade competition.

Background Born in Quirindi, New South Wales, Saunders is of Italian descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Quirindi Grasshoppers before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.

Playing career

Early career In 2013 and 2014, Saunders played for the Penrith Panthers' NYC team. In October 2013, he played in the Panthers' NYC premiership win over the New Zealand Warriors. In 2014, he took over the captaincy of the Panthers' NYC team. and played in the Panthers' New South Wales Cup premiership win over the Newcastle Knights. In October 2014, he played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.

2017 In February, Saunders signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for the 2017 season. In May, he played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents. In July, he made his NRL debut for the Canterbury side during their round 18 match against Newcastle at Belmore Sports Ground. Saunders played off the bench in their 20-18 victory.

2018 In 2018, Saunders signed for NSW Cup side Wentworthville.

2019 In 2019, Saunders signed for Blacktown Workers.