The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to confirm the signing of forward Joe Picker for the 2014 season. Picker, 25, has been a member of the Canberra Raiders NRL squad since making his debut in 2007, playing in 110 First Grade Games scoring 20 tries. Picker, who stands 190cm tall and weighs 100kg, has played representative games for the Junior Kangaroos, NSW Under 19’s and the Prime Minister’s XIII in 2008, scoring a try in a 54-30 defeat of Papua New Guinea. Picker is a versatile forward and will add size and aggression to the Rabbitohs pack. Rabbitohs Head Coach Michael Maguire is looking forward to working with Picker over the coming season. “I was lucky enough to coach Joe as a Junior at the Raiders and I’ve seen first-hand the dedication he has towards his football,” Rabbitohs Head Coach Michael Maguire said. I’m looking forward to seeing him bring that competitive edge and the experience he’s gained in his 110 First Grade Games. “He’s a great person and I’m looking forward to him helping us grow the culture here at Souths.”

Biography:

 Name: Joe Picker 
 Date of Birth: 7 December 1987
 Position: Second Row/Lock
 Height: 190cm
 Weight: 100kg
 Junior Clubs: Crookwell Green Devils/ Goulburn Stockmen
 Rep Honours: Junior Kangaroos, NSW 19’s, Prime Minister’s XIII (2008)
 NRL Games: 110 (all for the Raiders)
 NRL Points: 80 (from 20 tries)