Steve Gordon (rugby league)

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Steve Gordon
Personal information
Born (1986-09-17) 17 September 1986 (age 37)
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback, Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2007 Newcastle Knights 20000
Source: [1]
As of 8 February 2019

Steve Gordon (born 17 September 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Western Suburbs Rosellas of the Newcastle Rugby League. He previously played in the National Rugby League for the Newcastle Knights.

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Background

Gordon was born in Dubbo, New South Wales. Gordon played his junior football for Dubbo and the Western Suburbs Rosellas before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.

Playing career

In round 8 of the 2007 NRL season, he made his first grade debut for Newcastle against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Gordon played one further game for Newcastle which came in round 11 against Brisbane which saw Newcastle lose 71-6. After being released by Newcastle, Gordon played in the local competition with Western Suburbs and Central Newcastle. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Steve Gordon - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "OFFICIAL DEBUT NUMBERS". Newcastle Knights.
  3. "Newcastle Rugby League: Central centre Steve Gordon to tackle former club Western Suburbs for first time". www.newcastleherald.com.au.