Did Billy Slater Retire?
Yes, Did Retire
Billy Slater
Rugby • Also known as: The Kid, Billy The Kid
Date of birth: June 18, 1983
Career started: March 1, 2003
When did Billy Slater retire?
Billy Slater did retire on September 30, 2018. Retired after 16 years
Why did Billy Slater retire?
Billy Slater retired from professional rugby league in 2018 after a 16-year career with melbourne storm
Biography
Billy Slater is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a fullback for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fullbacks of all time, Slater was known for his incredible vision, game reading ability, and try-scoring feats. After retiring in 2018, he became the coach of the Queensland Maroons State of Origin team, leading them to consecutive series victories in 2022 and 2023.
Teams/Organizations
- Melbourne Storm (2003-2018)
Achievements
- NRL Premiership winner (2012, 2017)
- Clive Churchill Medal (2009, 2017)
- Dally M Medal (2011)
- Rugby League World Cup winner (2013, 2017)
- Wally Lewis Medal (2010, 2018)
- Queensland State of Origin coach (2022-present)
- NRL Hall of Fame inductee (2024)
- Played 323 NRL games with 190 tries
- Represented Australia in 30 Test matches
Retirement Status
Retired from professional rugby league in 2018 after a 16-year career with Melbourne Storm
Last updated: June 20, 2025
