Joel Penny

Joel Penny (born 22 January 1980) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a.

Playing career
Penny is a Kincumber Colts junior on the Central Coast and by far the tallest member of his family. He turned down a lucrative modelling contract after being described as "The male model from Dudley" to pursue his dual rugby league and beach tennis careers. Penny made his first grade debut for the now defunct Northern Eagles. In 2002, Penny joined South Sydney and played 2 games for the club. In 2006, Penny moved to England and played for Halifax. Penny then moved from National League One rivals Doncaster Lakers after their financial troubles. Penny played for the Widnes Vikings in National League One. Penny was a revelation with Widnes, and in 2007 scoring six tries in just seven games. Penny also was a member of the victorious Central Coast over 30s Touch Football team at the 2020 State Cup. Penny's blossoming beach tennis representative career was cut short by the 2020 covid pandemic, after reaching the world titles in teracinta Italy.