On 31 August 1996, he started on the wing in the Dolphins' Grand Final loss to the Toowoomba Clydesdales.
[1][2] In 1998, Douglas joined the Gold Coast Chargers in the National Rugby League.
[3] In 1999, after the Chargers folded, Douglas joined the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup.
He finished the season as the competition's top try scorer and started on the wing in their 12–10 Grand Final win over Redcliffe.
[4][5] On 16 October 1999, he started on the wing for Burleigh in their 6–10 loss to Great Britain on their tour of Australia.