Adam Nable (born 4 September 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity, Balmain Tigers, Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys. He later played for the New York Knights in the American National Rugby League, and was vice-captain there.[2] He is the brother of player-turned-filmmaker Matt Nable.[3]
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Playing career
editNable made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in Round 22 1995, coming off the bench in a 32-4 victory over South Sydney at Brookvale Oval. This would be Nable's only appearance for Manly. The club would go on to win the minor premiership but were defeated in the grand final by Canterbury-Bankstown.[4]
In 1997, Nable joined Balmain and became a regular in the team over the next 3 seasons. In August 1999, Nable played in the club's final top grade game as a stand-alone entity, a 42-14 loss to the Canberra Raiders at Bruce Stadium.[5]
At the end of 1999, Balmain merged with fellow foundation club Western Suburbs to form the Wests Tigers, with Nable chosen as one of the Balmain players chosen to represent the new side. In February 2020, Nable played in the club's inaugural game which, a 24-24 draw with the Brisbane Broncos at Campbelltown Stadium.[6]
At the end of the 2000 season, Nable was released by Wests and he joined North Queensland for the 2001 season. Nable made one appearance for North Queensland which came against Penrith in Round 4 2001 at Cazaly's Stadium.
References
edit- ^ "Adam Nable - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Knights Fight Back to Tie Wildcats 28-28". New York Knights. 17 June 2006. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
- ^ "New York Knights star Adam Nable welcomes brother Matt and his hit rugby league movie "The Final Winter" for its US premiere in Manhattan on October 10". AMNRL News. 25 September 2007. Archived from the original on 12 November 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ Ritchie, Dean (11 September 2016). "Canterbury attempting to channel the spirit of 1995 Bulldogs, who won the premiership from 6th spot". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "NRL 1999 | Round 26 | Canberra Raiders 42 def. Balmain Tigers 14". rugbyleagueproject.org. 29 August 1999.
- ^ "NRL 2000 | Round 1 | Wests Tigers 24 drew with Brisbane Broncos 24". rugbyleagueproject.org. 6 February 2000. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
Further reading
edit- Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen; The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players; published 2005 by BAS publishing, f16/171 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic., 3000