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Career & Clubs
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Griffiths started his youth career with Australian club ECU Joondalup before moving to England to play for Blackburn Rovers where he never made a senior appearance but during the time he spent at Blackburn he joined Gretna on loan in January 2008. where he made his debut for the side against Heart of Midlothian in February.
Accrington Stanley
He signed a one-year deal with Blackburn in January 2008 and was sent on loan to Accrington Stanley for the remainder of his contract.
Adelaide United
On 3 February 2009, he was signed as an injury replacement player by A-League club Adelaide United. With the initial agreement only covering a four-week stint, there is an option to extend that to a two-year contract. However, it is a permanent deal, and not a loan.
North Queensland Fury
On 2 July 2009, it was announced that Griffiths would join A-League club North Queensland Fury for their inaugural season. On 8 August 2009, he started in Fury's first A-League match and scored Fury's first-ever goal in a competitive match against Sydney FC.
Guangzhou R&F
On 29 February 2012 it was announced that he had signed for Chinese Super League club Guangzhou for a fee that was undisclosed at the time, but later revealed to be $1.3 million, a record sum for an Australian transfer.
Perth Glory (2014–2015)
On 23 January 2014 it was announced that Griffiths returned to the A-League, signing with Perth Glory. On 4…
Griffiths has played for Australia's National under 17 team, and scored a brace on his debut against Tonga. While he was still playing for Blackburn, he was courted by Wales' national teams, due to a Wales link on his Grandfather's side but, at that point, had not yet decided on his international allegiance.
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- Gretna F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Accrington Stanley F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Northern Fury FC (2009–2010)
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- Central Coast Mariners FC (2010–2012)
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- Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2006–2009)
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- Adelaide United Football Club (2009–2009)
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- Guangzhou City F.C. (2012–2014)
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- Roda JC Kerkrade (2015–)
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- Australia national under-17 association football team (2005–2005)
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- Perth Glory FC (2014–2015)
- National team
- Australia
Personal
His younger brother, Brent Griffiths is a retired professional footballer who last played for Penang in the Malaysia Super League. The brothers were together, during their stints in the youth set up of English Premier League side, Blackburn Rovers.
Clubs
- Roda JC Kerkrade2015current
- Australia national under-17 association football team2005–2005
- Blackburn Rovers F.C.2006–2009
- Accrington Stanley F.C.2008–2008
- Gretna F.C.2008–2008
- Adelaide United Football Club2009–2009
- Northern Fury FC2009–2010
- Central Coast Mariners FC2010–2012
- Guangzhou City F.C.2012–2014
- Perth Glory FC2014–2015
Played together with
A. N. HornbyBlackburn Rovers F.C.- Aaron ChapmanAccrington Stanley F.C. · 2014–2014
Aaron DoranBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2008–2011- Aaron GouldingAdelaide United Football Club · 2003–2004
- Aaron GouldingAdelaide United Football Club · 2005–2007
Aaron MokoenaBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2005–2009
Aaron Samuel OlanareGuangzhou City F.C. · 2014–2016
Abby ErcegAdelaide United Football Club · 2011–2013
Abderrazak HamdallahGuangzhou City F.C. · 2014–2015
Abdul OsmanGretna F.C. · 2007–2008- Abel TamataRoda JC Kerkrade · 2012–2013
- Aboubakar OumarouGuangzhou City F.C. · 2007–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Rostyn John Griffiths is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for NPL Western Australia club Balcatta Etna. Born in England, he represented Australia at youth level.
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