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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 5 April 1984) is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He was known for playing as a centre (CE) or winger (WG). Brad Tighe played for several teams in the National Rugby League (NRL). These teams included 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 top-level rugby league career in 2005. He joined the Newcastle Knights team. He got his chance because other players were injured. In his first year in the NRL, he played 20 games. He also scored 52 points for his team.
In 2006, Brad mostly played in a lower league. But by 2007, he became a regular player. He often played in the centre position. After the 2007 season, he left the Knights.
Moving to the Penrith Panthers
In 2008, Brad Tighe joined the Penrith Panthers. He quickly became an important player for the team. He was a regular in their starting lineup. He played many games for the Panthers over several years.
Time with the Gold Coast Titans
In 2014, Brad moved to the Gold Coast Titans. This move was part of a player trade. Another player, Jamal Idris, went to Penrith. Brad played for the Titans for two seasons. After leaving the Titans, he played for Western Suburbs. He played in a local rugby league competition. Brad Tighe retired from playing at the end of the 2019 season.
Key Moments in Brad Tighe's Career
Junior Representative Selection
In 2001, Brad Tighe was chosen for a special team. He was part of the New South Wales Under 17 squad. They played against Queensland Under 17s. This game was held at Stadium Australia on June 10. It was played before a big State of Origin match.
First Grade Debut
Brad Tighe played his first top-level game in 2005. This was in Round 2 of the NRL season. His team, the Penrith Panthers, played against the Canberra Raiders. The game took place at Canberra Stadium on March 19.
Indigenous All Stars Selection
In 2015, Brad Tighe was selected for the Indigenous All Stars team. This is a special team made up of Indigenous Australian players. They played against the All Stars team. The game was held at Cbus Super Stadium on February 13, 2015.
