Tyson Gamble
Tyson Gamble (born 21 June 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth and halfback for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Instrust Super Cup. He previously played for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.
Gamble playing for the Western Suburbs Magpies in 2018. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | 21 June 1996|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 97 kg (15 st 4 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Five-eighth, Halfback, Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 17 May 2019 Source: [1] |
Background
Gamble was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Gamble played his junior football at Albany Creek and moved to the Redcliffe Dolphins at age 16.[2]
Playing career
Early years
In 2016, when Gamble played in the Redcliffe Dolphins’ Brisbane Rugby League team, he won the Don McLennan Trophy for best player in the grand final.[3] Gamble progressed through to the grades to play for the Redcliffe Dolphins senior side in the Queensland Cup.[4] In May 2017, he signed a 2-year contract with the Wests Tigers starting in 2018.[5]
2018
Gamble started the season playing for the Tigers' Intrust Super Premiership NSW team, Western Suburbs Magpies.[6] He played a part in the Magpies’ early successes that year – scoring a try in Round 1, and playing a leading role in his team's consecutive wins early in the year. In round 15 of the 2018 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Canberra Raiders,[7] but it was his only appearance for the season.
2019
On 6 May, Gamble was selected for the Canterbury Cup NSW residents side to play against the Queensland residents representative team.[8]
On 25 June, it was announced that Gamble had been released from the Wests Tigers, effective immediate, to return to Queensland.[9]
On 29 June, Gamble was a late inclusion for his former junior club, the Redcliffe Dolphins, in their Round 15 clash against the previously undefeated Sunshine Coast Falcons. Redcliffe won the match with Gamble kicking five conversions.[10]
2020
In round 19 of the 2020 NRL season, he made his first start for Brisbane after appearing before off the bench. In the first sixty seconds of the game, Gamble was knocked unconcious after attempting to tackle Parramatta player Maika Sivo. Gamble played no further part in the match which ended in a 26-12 defeat at Bankwest Stadium.[11]
References
- Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Tyson Gamble - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- "NRL club takes a Gamble on local rookie". www.couriermail.com.au. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "NRL club takes a Gamble on local rookie". www.couriermail.com.au. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Intrust Super Cup Round 18 teams". 4 July 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Wests Tigers sign talented Queenslander - Zero Tackle". 19 May 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "ISP Late Changes: Round 14". 9 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "NRL Late Changes: Round 15". 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "NSWRL names Canterbury Cup NSW Residents team". www.nswrl.com.au.
- "Wests Tigers release Tyson Gamble". www.weststigers.com.au.
- "Intrust Super Cup Round 15". www.qrl.com.au.
- "More Bankwest misery for Brisbane as Parramatta seal ugly win". www.foxsports.com.au.