{{short description|Australian rugby league footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Use Australian English|date=July 2013}} {{Infobox rugby league biography |name = Adam Peek |fullname = Adam Peek |image = Adam Peek.JPG |image_size = |position = {{rlp|PR|SR}} |birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|10|5}} |birth_place = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |height = {{convert|190|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} |weight = {{convert|104|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crusadersrfl.com/teammember.php?id=138|title=Crusaders Rugby League|work=web page|publisher=Crusaders Rugby League Club|accessdate=7 August 2011|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121131119/http://crusadersrfl.com/teammember.php?id=138|archivedate=21 November 2010 }}</ref> |club1 = Adelaide Rams |year1start = 1997 |year1end = 98 |appearances1 = 13 |tries1 = 1 |goals1 = 0 |fieldgoals1 = 0 |points1 = 4 |club2 = {{nowrap|Canterbury Bulldogs}} |year2start = 1999 |year2end = 01 |appearances2 = 23 |tries2 = 1 |goals2 = 0 |fieldgoals2 = 0 |points2 = 4 |club3 = South Sydney |year3start = 2002 |year3end = |appearances3 = 10 |tries3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |fieldgoals3 = 0 |points3 = 0 |club4 = Parramatta Eels |year4start = 2003 |year4end = 06 |appearances4 = 48 |tries4 = 4 |goals4 = 0 |fieldgoals4 = 0 |points4 = 16 |club5 = St. George Illawarra |year5start = 2007 |year5end = |appearances5 = 19 |tries5 = 1 |goals5 = 0 |fieldgoals5 = 0 |points5 = 4 |club6 = Cronulla Sharks |year6start = 2008 |year6end = |appearances6 = 21 |tries6 = 0 |goals6 = 0 |fieldgoals6 = 0 |points6 = 0 |club7 = Crusaders RL |year7start = 2009 |year7end = 11 |appearances7 = 45 |tries7 = 3 |goals7 = 0 |fieldgoals7 = 0 |points7 = 12 |retired = yes |source = <ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/adam-peek/summary.html|title=Adam Peek - Playing Career - RLP|website=www.rugbyleagueproject.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Adam-Peek/|title=loverugbyleague|access-date=2 March 2018|archive-date=3 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050831/https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Adam-Peek/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | module = {{infobox person | embed = yes | father = John Peek | mother = | spouse = | education = | alma_mater = | relatives = }} }}
'''Adam Peek''' (born 5 October 1977<ref name="auto"/>) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. Somewhat of a journeyman, Peek played first grade for the Adelaide Rams, Canterbury Bulldogs, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, and the Celtic Crusaders. His position of choice is {{rlp|pr}}.
==Background== Son of Canterbury and South Sydney forward John Peek,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/john-peek/summary.html|title = John Peek – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project}}</ref> Adam began his career in the St George junior system, playing for Hurstville United, the same club as former City Origin representative Lance Thompson.
==Playing career==
===St George=== Peek progressed through the local St George junior system, playing Jersey Flegg for the Dragons and captaining them to their 1996 Grand Final victory. Throughout the season Peek featured as a reserve for the first grade side, seeing no game time.
===Adelaide=== In 1997 Peek played for the newly formed Adelaide Rams side in the Australian Super League, wearing the unusual number of 53, as was customary in the newly formed competition. Peek continued to play for the Rams as they made the transition to the National Rugby League in 1998. Peek scored a try for the Rams in their final game against the Knights, capping off his time in Adelaide as the club was dissolved ahead of the 1999 NRL season.
===Canterbury-Bankstown=== In 1999, Peek joined Canterbury (first grade player number #634)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=player&id=634 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727101226/https://thebulldogs.com.au/sportal.php?page=player&id=634 | archive-date=27 July 2020 | title=Bulldogs Rugby League Club - Official Website }}</ref> and was a regular member of the reserve grade team before receiving the opportunity to play first grade against Manly when Steve Reardon was relegated. He played in the Semi-Final against Melbourne from the bench. Adam also played in the reserve grade Qualifying Semi-Final against Balmain.
In 2000, Peek was a regular member of the 1st Division team, captaining them to their victory against the Penrith Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bulldogs.com.au/news/2014/06/10/where_are_they_now_adam_peek.html|title = Where are they Now: Adam Peek|date = 10 June 2014}}</ref>
In 2001, Peek was again captain of the Bulldog's 1st Division team, but saw an increased number of first grade games compared to his previous seasons at the club.
===South Sydney=== In 2002 Peek joined the re-admitted South Sydney side (first grade player number #959),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ssralmanac.com/mobile/players_p/player_peek_adam.htm|title=South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Adam Peek|website=www.ssralmanac.com}}</ref> playing in their return match against the Sydney Roosters. Peek would feature in a total of 10 games for the South Sydney club, all from the bench.
===Parramatta=== 2003 saw Peek join the Parramatta Eels (first grade player number #649),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/about/official-player-numbers/|title = Official Player Numbers}}</ref> the club where he would spend the bulk of his career. During his time at Parramatta, Peek proved capable of handling top flight rugby league on a week to week basis, making an increased number of first grade appearances during the club's 2005 charge towards the Minor Premiership which they won just ahead of second placed St. George Illawarra. Along with St. George, Parramatta were favorites to take out the 2005 premiership but suffered a shock 29-0 preliminary final loss against North Queensland at Telstra Stadium, a game which Peek played in from the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/parramatta-eels-five-times-they-should-have-been-set-for-a-big-season-but-flopped/news-story/70bdcb6a002101a0640921d067eb4c49/|title=Parramatta Eels: Five times they should have been set for a big season but flopped|work=Fox Sports|date=20 March 2018}}</ref>
2006 however saw Peek begin the season in Premier League before receiving a call up in round 8 against Manly-Warringah, a game in which he received a grade one dangerous throw charge, rendering him unavailable for selection for one round. Peek was next seen in first grade against the Canberra Raiders in round 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/about/official-player-numbers/|title=Official Player Numbers|website=Parramatta Eels}}</ref>
===St George Illawarra=== In 2007 Peek returned to where it all began, signing with the St George Illawarra Dragons. Peek played 19 games for the club, scoring a try in the Dragons round 10 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
===Cronulla-Sutherland=== In 2008, Peek played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, playing in 21 games including 2 finals matches, the qualifying final victory over the Canberra Raiders and the 28-0 preliminary final loss against Melbourne at the Sydney Football Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2008-09-27/storm-through-to-nrl-final/523884/|title=Storm through to NRL final|publisher=ABC|location=Australia|date=26 September 2008}}</ref>
===Crusaders=== Peek joined the Crusaders in the 2009 season,<ref name="Push is on by younger guns as retirement and transfers bite">{{cite web|url=http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/push-is-on-by-younger-guns-as-retirement-and-transfers-bite/1321606.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706114525/http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/push-is-on-by-younger-guns-as-retirement-and-transfers-bite/1321606.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-06|title=Push is on by younger guns as retirement and transfers bite|publisher=The Leader|date=2008-10-01}}</ref><ref name="2009 NRL Player movements">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005172545/http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2008 |title=2009 NRL Player movements |publisher=NRL Live |date=2008-10-04 |accessdate=2008-10-04 }}</ref> playing 45 games over 3 seasons for the Welsh-based club.
==Post-retirement== Post professional retirement, Peek joined the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs in the local Newcastle competition for the 2012 season, citing the laid-back, authentic, rugby league experience as an attraction<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/115788/adam-peek-enjoying-real-nrl/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118231121/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/115788/adam-peek-enjoying-real-nrl/ | archive-date=18 January 2017 | url-status=live | title=Adam Peek enjoying Real NRL | Newcastle Herald | date=2 May 2012 }}</ref>
Peek is employed by the NRL in a part-time mentoring role building talents to look at the bigger picture for when their career should come to an end.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sharks.com.au/news/2015/04/16/tradies_round_adam_p.html|title=Tradies Round – Adam Peek|date=15 April 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Peek and many other current and former Bulldogs players travelled to Papua New Guinea to assist in the construction of a school. In addition to the construction of the school, Peek and the other players provided coaching clinics promoting the importance of education, healthy lifestyles and respect for women and children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/canterbury-bulldogs/the-png-school-the-canterbury-bulldogs-built-20151106-gksis4.html|title=The Papua New Guinea school the Canterbury Bulldogs built|date=7 November 2015}}</ref>
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