Wendell Sailor is an exceptional sportsman, revered as one of Australia's best dual-code rugby football players and one of rugby league's greatest wingers of all time. During his rugby league career, Wendell played 19 Tests for Australia, including five in Super League, and 17 State of Origin matches for Queensland, with three in Super League. In rugby union, Wendell played 37 Tests for the Wallabies, including the 2003 World Cup final.
Wendell Sailor's large frame and bullocking style changed the way wingers played rugby league in the late nineties. His high-profile move from the Brisbane Broncos to the Queensland Reds in 2001 and later to the New South Wales Waratahs attracted significant public attention. In 2006, his career faced a setback when he was suspended for two years after testing positive for cocaine. During his ban, Wendell was heavily involved in charity work and drug awareness programs. He made a successful return to rugby league in 2008 with the St George Illawarra Dragons, retiring in 2009 after an illustrious career.
In addition to his sports career, Wendell has had a successful media career, commentating NRL games for television and regularly speaking at charity, community, and corporate events. He launched his book ‘Wendell Sailor – Crossing the Line’ in 2013. Wendell has worked with media groups including Foxtel, 2DayFM, and Channel 9, where he was part of the Footy Show team that won a Logie in 2010. Currently, he is a regular fixture on Triple M Footy, joining other league legends in NRL commentary. Wendell is also an Ambassador for the St George Dragons, One Community NRL, and the ARTIES Indigenous Program.