Ashley Gordon facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | Ashley Gordon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 March 1969 Collarenebri, New South Wales, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Position | Wing, Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 6 February 2019
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| Relatives | Isaac Gordon (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ashley Gordon is a former professional Indigenous Australian rugby league player. He played as a winger (wing) and fullback (fullback). Ashley played for the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers. These teams are part of the NRL in Australia. In 1990, Ashley was recognized as the best winger of the year. He won the Dally M Winger of the Year award.
Ashley Gordon is also the second cousin of Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks winger Isaac Gordon.
About Ashley Gordon's Early Life
Ashley Gordon was born in Brewarrina, New South Wales. He started playing rugby league when he was young. He played junior rugby league in Cardiff. Later, he moved to play for Souths Newcastle.
Ashley Gordon's Rugby League Career
Ashley Gordon played for the Newcastle Knights for most of his career. He was a key player for the team. After his time with the Knights, he played for the Penrith Panthers for one year. He then returned to the Knights for his final season.
