Tom Olbison

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Tom Olbison
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Personal information
Full nameThomas Olbison
Born (1991-03-20) 20 March 1991 (age 33)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg) [1]
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2009–16 Bradford Bulls 145190076
2013(loan)→ Dewsbury Rams 20000
2017–18 Widnes Vikings 5450020
2019–20 Toronto Wolfpack 3640016
Total2372800112
Source: [2] [3]
As of 31 March 2021

Tom Olbison (born 20 March 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who last played as a second-row forward for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League

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He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls and the Widnes Vikings in the Super League. He spent time on loan from Bradford at the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

Background

Tom Olbison was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Olbison joined Bradford Bulls from East Leeds A.R.L.F.C. [4] and made his Super League début for the Bulls against Warrington Wolves in April 2009. [5]

In August 2010, Olbison scored his first try for Bradford against Catalans Dragons. [6]

In April 2011, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Bradford until the end of the 2014 season. [4] In July 2014, he signed a further two-year contract at Bradford who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2014 season. [7]

Widnes Vikings

Following Bradford's liquidation, Olbison became a free agent and signed a one-year deal with Super League side Widnes in January 2017. [8]

Statistics

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2009 Bradford Bulls 10000
2010 Bradford Bulls 71004
2011 Bradford Bulls 161004
2012 Bradford Bulls 140000
2013 Bradford Bulls 212008
2014 Bradford Bulls 2770028
2015 Bradford Bulls 302008
2016 Bradford Bulls 2960024
Total145190076

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References

  1. ↑ "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  2. ↑ loverugbyleague
  3. ↑ RLP
  4. 1 2 "Olbison rewarded for fine form". Love Rugby League. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "James Lowes backs former team-mate to haul Bulls out of their slump". The Guardian. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bradford 22-24 Catalans Dragons". BBC Sport. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ↑ "Olbison & Sidlow commit to Bulls". Love Rugby League. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "UPDATED: Mellor and Welham latest to move on from liquidated Bulls". Telegraph & Argus . 5 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
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