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He played centre for the St. George Dragons from to and represented Australia in a then record 36 Tests and three World Cup games. He was the captain of the national side on eight occasions between and Gasnier was included on the National Rugby League 's list of greatest players and the honorary Team of the Century. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

George area suburb of Bexley. He went on to play rugby league for junior club Renown United.

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Gasnier has been described as the ultimate all-round rugby league player. Teammate Keith Barnes recalled: "He had everything, a body swerve, speed and acceleration. He could stand you up or run around you. There was no better sight in rugby league than when he threw his head back and left them standing. He was very fast and very deceptive.

You never knew what he would do next. He'd be running straight and then veer left or right. Gasnier had an amazing change of pace and great anticipation. He was also particularly unselfish. He was without peer.