Josh Morris earnt a reputation as one of the most consistent and reliable centres of his generation.

Josh comes from a strong rugby league pedigree. He is the son of former St George Dragons player Steve Morris and the twin brother of fellow NRL legend Brett Morris, with whom he shared many career highlights. Josh’s career was defined by his speed, defensive ability, positional awareness, and professionalism, making him a standout in a highly competitive era.

Josh began his NRL career with the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2007, debuting alongside his brother. Though initially starting out on the wing, it was at centre that he truly found his footing, demonstrating a sharp defensive instinct and the ability to break tackles with speed and strength. After two seasons with the Dragons, he made a high-profile move to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2009. It was at the Bulldogs that Josh really established himself as one of the elite centres in the competition. Over nine seasons with Canterbury, he became a key figure in their backline, playing in two NRL Grand Finals in 2012 and 2014, both of which unfortunately ended in defeat.

His speed, support play, and ability to shut down dangerous opposition players made him one of the most complete centres in the game. Josh was not only a strong attacker but also a highly respected defender, often tasked with marking the game’s top threats. In 2019, after over 200 games with the Bulldogs, Josh joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, where he continued to perform at a high level and helped guide a younger squad with his experience and leadership.

In 2020, he made his final club move to the Sydney Roosters, joining his brother Brett once more. Despite being in the twilight of his career, Josh continued to deliver top-level performances and proved to be an invaluable asset to the Roosters’ backline. He announced his retirement from the NRL in 2021, ending a stellar career with over 320 first-grade appearances and more than 150 tries.

On the representative stage, Josh was a mainstay for New South Wales in the State of Origin series, playing 15 games between 2009 and 2019. His defensive efforts, particularly his memorable try-saving tackle on Greg Inglis in 2014 while injured, epitomised his courage and commitment. He also represented Australia, earning 6 Test caps and playing in the 2009 Four Nations tournament. Though his representative career often coincided with Queensland’s dominance, his individual contributions were consistently praised.

Josh is remembered as a humble, hardworking, and team-oriented player who gave his all in every game. His combination of athleticism, skill, and intelligence made him one of the best centres of his era. Whether playing alongside his brother or defending his try line in Origin, Josh built a career defined by consistency and class, earning the respect of teammates, opponents, and fans across the rugby league world.