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| Full name | Bradley Tighe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 April 1984 Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bradley Tighe, born on April 5, 1984, is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He was known for playing in the Centre (CE) and Wing (WG) positions. During his career, he played for three major teams in Australia's top rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL). These teams were the Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers, and Gold Coast Titans.
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Brad Tighe's Rugby League Journey
Starting with the Newcastle Knights
Brad Tighe began his professional rugby league career in 2005. He joined the first-grade team for the Newcastle Knights that year. This happened because several players were injured, opening a spot for him.
His first year in the NRL was quite successful for him personally. He played 20 games and scored 52 points. However, his team, the Newcastle Knights, had a tough season. They finished last in the competition.
In 2006, Brad mostly played in the premier league, which is a level below the main NRL competition. By 2007, he became a regular player in the Centre position for the Knights. Towards the end of 2007, the coach, Brian Smith, told him that he would not be needed for the next season.
Moving to the Penrith Panthers
In 2008, Brad Tighe started a new chapter in his career. He joined the Penrith Panthers team. He quickly became a regular player in their starting lineup. He played many games for the Panthers over several seasons.
Time with the Gold Coast Titans
On January 7, 2014, Brad Tighe made another move. He left the Penrith Panthers to join the Gold Coast Titans. This was part of a player exchange deal. He played for the Titans for two seasons.
Retirement from Professional Play
After leaving the Gold Coast Titans, Brad Tighe continued to play rugby league. He spent four seasons with the Western Suburbs team. This team played in the local Newcastle rugby league competition. He officially retired from playing at the end of the 2019 season.
Key Moments in Brad Tighe's Career
- Junior Representative Selection: In 2001, Brad was chosen for the New South Wales Under 17 squad. They played against Queensland Under 17s on June 10 at Stadium Australia. This game was played before the second State of Origin match.
- First Grade Debut: Brad played his first professional game in 2005. It was Round 2 of the NRL season. His team, Penrith, played against the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium on March 19.
- Indigenous All Stars Selection: In 2015, Brad was selected to play for the Indigenous All Stars team. This special game was played against the All Stars team at Cbus Super Stadium on February 13, 2015.
