Brian Kelly (rugby league) facts for kids
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| Born | 20 May 1996 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (14 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 26 July 2025
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Brian Kelly (born on May 20, 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league player. He plays as a centre for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He also played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL. Brian has represented teams like Country NSW and the Prime Minister's XIII.
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Brian Kelly's Background
Brian Kelly was born in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. He is from the Indigenous Australian group known as the Bundjalung people.
He started playing junior rugby league for the Ballina Seagulls and the Lennox Head Dolphins. Later, he was signed by the Gold Coast Titans.
Brian Kelly has family who also play rugby league. He is a cousin to Brisbane Broncos player Albert Kelly and Wests Tigers player James Roberts.
Brian Kelly's Rugby League Journey
Starting His Career
From 2014 to 2016, Brian Kelly played for the Gold Coast Titans' NYC team. This is a competition for younger players.
In July 2015, he played for the New South Wales under-20s team. They played against the Queensland under-20s team.
In May 2016, he played for the Junior Kangaroos. This team represents Australia's best young players. In November 2016, he signed a contract with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. He started playing for them in 2017.
NRL Debut and Early Years (2017-2018)
Brian Kelly made his first NRL appearance in 2017. He played for the Sea Eagles against the Parramatta Eels in Round 1. He even scored a try in his very first game!
On May 7, 2017, Brian played for Country in the last ever City vs Country origin match. He started the game on the left wing.
In November 2018, Brian left the Sea Eagles. He signed a two-year contract to join the Gold Coast Titans.
Playing for the Gold Coast Titans (2019-Present)
A Challenging Season (2019)
In the 2019 NRL season, Brian Kelly played 23 games for the Gold Coast Titans. It was a tough year for the team. They only won 4 games all season. The Titans finished last in the competition. This meant they received the Wooden Spoon award.
Key Moments (2021-2024)
Brian Kelly played 21 games for the Gold Coast in the 2021 NRL season. He was part of the team that played in the elimination final. They lost that game to the Sydney Roosters.
In 2022, Brian played 17 games for the Gold Coast. He scored seven tries during the season. The team finished 13th on the ladder that year.
Brian played 21 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season. He scored six tries for the team. The Titans finished 14th on the table.
In 2024, Brian Kelly had a memorable moment in Round 6. He kicked a goal from the sideline against the Canberra Raiders. This kick sent the game into "golden point" extra-time. Golden point means the first team to score wins. The Gold Coast unfortunately lost that game 21-20. Brian played 23 games for the Gold Coast during the 2024 NRL season. The team finished 14th on the table.
Brian Kelly has played one game for the Gold Coast Titans in the 2025 season.
Career Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Goals | Pts |
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| 2017 |  Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
23 | 8 | 32 | |
| 2018 | 24 | 7 | 28 | ||
| 2019 |  Gold Coast Titans |
23 | 8 | 32 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 6 | 24 | ||
| 2021 | 22 | 12 | 48 | ||
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 28 | ||
| 2023 | 21 | 6 | 24 | ||
| 2024 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 40 | |
| 2025 | 1 | ||||
| Totals | 170 | 59 | 10 | 256 |
*denotes season competing
