Danny Russell (rugby league, born 1983)
# Danny Russell (rugby league, born 1983)

Danny Russell (born 13 June 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for the Penrith Panthers. He played as either a five-eighth or halfback.

## Playing career

Russell made his first grade debut from the bench in his side's 22−18 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in round 11 of the 2004 season. He played in 2 more games for the Penrith Panthers during the 2004 NRL season which includes losses to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and St. George Illawarra Dragons in round 13 and 14 respectively. Russell was released by the Panthers at the end of the 2004 season, and subsequently never played first grade rugby league again.

