Isaac Gordon facts for kids
Gordon playing for the Sharks in 2010.
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Personal information
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| Born | 7 October 1986 Brewarrina, New South Wales, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (13 st 3 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Fullback, Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Ashley Gordon (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Isaac Gordon, born on October 7, 1986, is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. He used to play for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, a team in Australia's top rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL). Isaac mainly played as a fullback (FB) or a winger (WG). These are positions on the field where players often run with the ball and try to score.
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Playing Rugby League
Early Career and Junior Teams
Isaac Gordon was born in a town called Brewarrina, New South Wales, in Australia. When he was younger, he played rugby league for several local teams. These teams included the Brewarrina Goo-Gars, the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs, and the Cessnock Goannas.
Playing for the North Sydney Bears
Before joining the NRL, Isaac played for the North Sydney Bears. He was part of their team in the NSW Cup during 2007 and 2008. The NSW Cup is a competition for teams just below the main NRL level. He played 14 games for the Bears. After his time there, he was signed by the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
NRL Debut with the Sharks
Isaac Gordon made his big debut in the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2010. His first game was in Round 1 of the 2010 NRL season for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. They played against the Melbourne Storm. He continued to play for the Sharks until the end of the 2012 NRL season. After that season, he left the Cronulla team.
Family Connections
Isaac Gordon has a famous relative in rugby league. He is the second cousin of Ashley Gordon, who also played professionally for the Newcastle Knights.
