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Biography
Matt Eisenhuth (born 20 August 1992) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League. He plays at lock, second-row and prop.
Background
Born in Auburn, New South Wales, Eisenhuth played his junior rugby league for the Wentworthville Magpies, before being signed by the Parramatta Eels.
Eisenhuth is the cousin of Australian international and former New South Wales State of Origin captain Paul Gallen.
Playing career
Early career
From 2010 to 2012, Eisenhuth played for the Parramatta Eels' NYC team. In 2010, he played for the Australian Schoolboys. In 2013, he graduated to the Eels' New South Wales Cup team, Wenworthville Magpies. Midway through 2013, he joined the Penrith Panthers, after being cut by then Eels coach Ricky Stuart. In 2016, he joined the Wests Tigers.
2017
In round 15 of the 2017 NRL season, Eisenhuth made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In August, he re-signed with the Tigers on a 2-year contract until the end of 2019.
Personal life
In 2014, Eisenhuth overcame fears that he might not play football again, after having a tumour found in his knee. He had the tumour cut out, with the hole filled up with bone cement.