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Dylan Phythian

Dylan Phythian
Personal information
Born (1995-08-19) 19 August 1995 (age 29)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Newcastle Knights 3 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]
As of 5 November 2022

Dylan Phythian (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback and five-eighth. He previously for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.

Background

Phythian was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league for the Western Suburbs Rosellas,[2] Lakes United[3][4] and Belmont South Rabbitohs,[5] before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.

Playing career

2015

In 2015, Phythian played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team,[6] before being promoted to their New South Wales Cup team during the year.[7]

2016

In round 25 of the 2016 NRL season, Phythian made his NRL debut for the Knights against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, scoring a try.[8][9][10] In November, he re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract until the end of 2017.[11]

2017

While playing fullback in round 1 of the 2017 season against the New Zealand Warriors, Phythian suffered a season-ending injury, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.[12] In September, he had his Knights contract extended until the end of 2018.[13]

2018

On 27 March, Phythian had his contract terminated by the Knights after he returned a second positive test for social drugs, the first test remaining anonymous under the NRL's rules, with the second positive test automatically incurring a 12-match suspension.[14][15]

Phythian made his return to the field in June for Lakes United in the Newcastle Rugby League. Less than a week later, he made a mid-season move to the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup.[16]

2019

In February, Phythian was given the chance to train and trial with the Gold Coast Titans during the pre-season.[17]

In September, Phythian played five-eighth in the 2019 Intrust Super Cup Grand Final defeating Wynnum Manly. He also played in the State Championship Grand Final against the NSW Instrust Super Cup winners Newtown Jets.[18]

2020

In 2020, Phythian played for the Blacktown Workers.[19]

2021

In 2021, Phythian returned to Newcastle to play for the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys in the Newcastle Rugby League.[19]

2022

In 2022, Phythian returned to the Knights on a train and trial contract and played for their NSW Cup team.[20]

References

  1. ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Dylan Phythian - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  2. ^ NRL Digital Media. "Phythian bleeds red and blue - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Dylan Phythian's debut a bright spot in Newcastle's season of misery". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  4. ^ "The Knights Realm Player Profile". Footyfortress.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  5. ^ NRL Digital Media. "Phythian geared for first grade debut - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  6. ^ "P". Nyc Database. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  7. ^ NRL. "VB NSW Cup Teams Rd 13". NSWRL. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Updated team lists: Knights v Rabbitohs". NRL.com. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  9. ^ NRL Digital Media. "LATE MAIL: Knights v Souths - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Rabbitohs ease past Knights". NRL.com. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  11. ^ NewcastleKnights.com.au. "Knights re-sign Dylan Phythian". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  12. ^ "Knights utility Dylan Phythian is facing a second reconstruction of the same knee". The Newcastle Herald. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Luke Yates re-signs with Knights - Zero Tackle". 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  14. ^ "Club statement: Dylan Phythian". 27 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  15. ^ Dillon, Robert (27 March 2018). "Knights sack Dylan Phythian after second positive drug test". Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  16. ^ Toohey, Barry (28 June 2018). "Phythian departs Lakes United for Queensland Cup club Burleigh Bears". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  17. ^ Tackle, Zero (20 February 2019). "Titans name team list for Cowboys trial". Zero Tackle.
  18. ^ "Intrust Super Cup grand final teams". Queensland Rugby League. 24 September 2019.
  19. ^ a b "Phythian still harbours NRL return". 26 March 2021.
  20. ^ Toohey, Barry (11 December 2021). "TOOHEY'S NEWS: Ex-Knight's emotional chance for redemption". Newcastle Herald.
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