Paul Dezolt (born 29 August 1978) is a former professional rugby league footballer. His position of choice was at Hooker.
North Queensland A Herbert River junior, Dezolt started his career at the North Queensland Cowboys, debuting in 1999. Dezolt played 30 first grade games for the club in the National Rugby League before being deemed surplus to requirements in 2004. Dezolt originally looked to join the Queensland Cup in 2004, hoping to fight his way back into the Cowboys.Dezolt's future still undecided Townsville Bulletin, 4 October 2003
While Dezolt was at the Cowboys he made his debut for Italy, being named the Man of the Match in the 2003 Ionian Cup clash against Greece. Italy wins Ionio Cup League Unlimited, 27 September 2003
New Zealand Warriors In 2004, Dezolt signed a short-term deal with the New Zealand Warriors. He made his debut for the club against the Cowboys, at his old home ground Dairy Farmers Stadium. While he was at the Warriors he also played two games for the Counties Manukau Jetz in the Bartercard Cup.Counties Manukau Jetz NZRL, 2004 He was released from his contract on 14 June, sixteen days before it expired.Changes for Warriors team named to play the Cowboys - Tookey and Murphy dropped while Toopi is back in rugbyleague.co.nz, 15 June 2004
Return to Queensland After leaving the Warriors, Dezolt then returned to the Queensland Cup, joining the Easts Tigers.Queensland Cup Grand Final Preview rleague.com, 17 September 2004 Dezolt returned home in 2006 and was part of the Herbert River Crushers side that won the Townsville and District Rugby League title for the first time.No Ordinary Bunch of Herberts QRL, 2006XXXX Statewide Score Wrap QRL, 2006
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