Cody Ramsey

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Cody Ramsey
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Personal information
Born (2000-02-15) 15 February 2000 (age 25)
Molong, New South Wales, Australia
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight82 kg (12 st 13 lb)
Playing information
Position Wing, Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2020–25 St. George Illawarra 36140056
2026– Sydney Roosters 00000
Total36140056
Source: [1] [2]
As of 3 September 2022

Cody Ramsey (born 15 February 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or fullback for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Contents

Ramsey is of Macedonian and Indigenous descent.

Career

Early life

Ramsey played his junior rugby league at Cabonne United. [3]

2020

Ramsey first appeared at the 2020 NRL Nines, where St. George Illawarra finished as runners-up. He finished the tournament as tied top try scorer with four tries as well as an appearance in the team of the tournament. [4]

Ramsey scored two first-half tries, one on his first touch, in his first grade debut in round 18 of the 2020 NRL season for St. George Illawarra as they lost 8–37 against Canberra. [5] [6]

2021

In the opening minute of the Round 21 match for St. George Illawarra against the Canberra Raiders, Ramsey had his two front teeth snapped after a head clash with teammate Andrew McCullough, forcing him to leave the field. [7]

Ramsey played a total of 18 matches for St. George Illawarra in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished 11th on the table and missed out on the finals. [8]

2022

In round 24, Ramsey was sent to the sin bin during the clubs 24-22 victory over the Wests Tigers. [9] Ramsey played a total of 15 games for the club and scored six tries as they finished 10th on the table and missed the finals. [10]

2023 - 2024

Ramsey was ruled out of the entire 2023 season due to his ulcerative colitis illness which see him out for at least twelve months. [11]

Ramsey would also not play in the 2024 season following his recovery from ulcerative colitis. In May 2024, Ramsey had returned to training. [12] The Dragons would be granted salary cap relief due to Ramsey falling out of the Top 30 squad.

2025

On 16 February, Ramsey made a return from his Ulcerative colitis after 896 days away from the game. [13] He played in St. George's trial match against the Sydney Roosters. [14] On 28 September, Ramsey played in St. George Illawarra's 30-12 NSW Cup Grand Final loss to New Zealand. [15] On 13 October St. George Illawarra released a statement regarding Ramseys future and declared that he has decided to 'pursue an opportunity at another club.' [16] The news was broken shortly after that he would be taking his services to the Sydney Roosters signing a two-year deal to the end of the 2027 season. [17]

Statistics

SeasonTeamPldTGFGP
2020 St. George Illawarra colours.svg St. George Illawarra Dragons 32--8
2021 186--24
2022 156--24
Totals36140056

References

  1. ↑ "Cody Ramsey - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  2. ↑ Nicolussi, Christian (16 November 2021). "Featherweight fight: Will Sloan or Ramsey wear Dragons' No.1?". Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  3. ↑ Stainkamph, Max (13 February 2020). "Cody Ramsey's Dragons debut might not be too far away". Central Western Daily . Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Drinkwater, Studdon named players of Nines tournament". National Rugby League. 15 February 2020. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "Round 18 NRL squad announcements". National Rugby League. 8 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2 October 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  6. ↑ St John, Mark (12 September 2020). "Dragons young gun Cody Ramsey's dream debut as proud mum watches on". Fox Sports Australia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020.
  7. ↑ Pryde, Scott (9 August 2021). "Cody Ramsey reveals extent of gruesome injury". Zero Tackle. Archived from the original on 9 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Brunsdon, Simon (28 August 2021). "Luckless Cowboy ends 14-game losing streak; Dragons find their new No.6: 3 Big Hits". Fox Sports . Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "'Sums up their season': Dragons get out of jail as Tigers blow unlosable game with huge blunder". www.foxsports.com.au. 28 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "NRL 2022: St George Illawarra Dragons season review". www.sportingnews.com. 13 September 2022.
  11. ↑ "Dragons star ruled out of 2023, career left in doubt as club reveals illness". www.foxsports.com.au. 25 January 2023.
  12. ↑ Chammas, Michael (27 May 2024). "Doctors told him he'd never play NRL again. On Monday, Cody Ramsey was back on the training field". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  13. ↑ Walsh, Dan (16 February 2025). "Cody Ramsey spent seven months in hospital and lost 28kg. 896 days later, he's back". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Defiant Ramsey ends 896-day hiatus with Henson Park hit-out". St George Illawarra Dragons. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "Boyd brilliance steers Warriors to first ever NSW Cup". www.nswrl.com.au.
  16. ↑ "Cody Ramsey to depart Red V". 13 October 2025.
  17. ↑ "Comeback hero Ramsey completes shock Dragons switch". 13 October 2025.
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