Tyson Gamble (born 21 June 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as five-eighth and halfback for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
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| Born | 21 June 1996 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (14 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for the Wests Tigers and Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.
Background
editGamble was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Gamble played his junior football at Albany Creek and moved to the Redcliffe Dolphins at age 16.[3]
Playing career
editEarly years
editIn 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
editGamble started the season playing for the Wests Tigers Intrust Super Premiership NSW team, Western Suburbs.[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 Wests Tigers against the Canberra Raiders,[7] but it was his only appearance for the season.
2019
editOn 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
editIn round 19, Gamble made his first start for Brisbane after appearing before off the bench. In the first sixty seconds of the game, Gamble was knocked unconscious after attempting to tackle Parramatta player Maika Sivo. He played no further part in the match which ended in a 26-12 defeat.[11]
2021
editIn round 8, Gamble was called into the Brisbane side for their match against the Gold Coast. Brisbane won the game 36-28 after being down 22-0.[12] It was Gamble's first win in the NRL. Commentator Billy Slater said, "He's the one organising play, he's the one talking and pointing. He is getting to the points and getting these plays on. He was outstanding in this game, he just gave so much structure and gave Milford that freedom."[13]
In round 10 against Manly-Warringah, Gamble was sent to the sin bin during the club's 50-6 loss.[14]
On 16 August, Gamble was suspended by the NRL for two matches after being placed on report for using a crusher tackle during Brisbane's 21-20 loss against the Sydney Roosters.[15]
2022
editIn September, Gamble signed a two-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2023.[16]
2023
editIn round 7 of the 2023 NRL season, Gamble scored a try and kicked one field goal during Newcastle's 16-15 golden point extra-time loss against Penrith.[17] In round 24, Gamble scored two tries for Newcastle in their 42-6 victory over Canterbury.[18] Gamble played a total of 24 games for Newcastle in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 5th on the table. Gamble played in both finals games as Newcastle were eliminated in the second week of the finals by the New Zealand Warriors.[19]
2024
editOn 5 July, Gamble re-signed with the Newcastle outfit on a two-year extension.[20] Gamble played 14 games for Newcastle in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 8th and qualified for the finals. They were eliminated in the first week of the finals by North Queensland.[21]
References
edit- ^ "Tyson Gamble". Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Tyson Gamble - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ a b "NRL club takes a Gamble on local rookie". www.couriermail.com.au. 30 April 2017. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Intrust Super Cup round 18 teams". 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Wests Tigers sign talented Queenslander - Zero Tackle". 19 May 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "ISP Late Changes: Round 14". 9 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "NRL Late Changes: Round 15". 17 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "NSWRL names Canterbury Cup NSW Residents team". www.nswrl.com.au. 6 May 2019. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Wests Tigers release Tyson Gamble". www.weststigers.com.au. 25 June 2019. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Intrust Super Cup round 15". www.qrl.com.au. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "More Bankwest misery for Brisbane as Parramatta seal ugly win". www.foxsports.com.au. 18 September 2020. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Brisbane Broncos launch NRL fightback to beat Gold Coast Titans 36-28, Melbourne Storm thrash Cronulla Sharks 40-14". ABC News. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ George Vlotis. "'He's the one organising, he's the one talking': Tyson Gamble wins over NRL legends in stunning Broncos comeback". Wide World of Sports. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Manly thrashes Brisbane 50-6, Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 36-18 as Magic Round gets under way". ABC News. 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Round 22 charges: Radley, Matterson, Harawira-Naera among seven banned". www.nrl.com. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Knights Sign Tyson Gamble". Newcastle Knights. 6 September 2022. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Iceman Cleary's epic golden point winner breaks brave Knights' hearts in fiery thriller - 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Knights' star cleared of serious injury as Bulldogs youngster cops ban for hip-drop". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Newcastle Knights season review". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "Knights all in as Gamble re-signs". Newcastle Knights. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Brutal reality Newcastle must accept before solving confidence-killing 'riddle'". www.nine.com.au.
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