Chris Randall (rugby league) explained

Chris Randall
Fullname:Christopher Randall
Birth Date:1995 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Height:183cm (72inches)
Weight:92kg (203lb)
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2020
Year1end:22
Appearances1:29
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:12
Club2:Gold Coast Titans
Year2start:2023
Year2end:present
Appearances2:42
Tries2:7
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:28
Source:[1]
Updated:19 August 2024

Christopher Randall (born 17 December 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Newcastle Knights.

Background

Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Randall played his junior rugby league for Lakes United, progressing on to the first-grade side in the Newcastle Rugby League competition.

Playing career

Early years

Randall played his rugby league for Lakes United up until 2018,[2] with some games for the Newcastle Knights' Canterbury Cup NSW team during the 2018 season.[3] In 2019, he became a regular for the Knights' Canterbury Cup NSW side and earned a development contract for the NRL squad.[4] [5]

2020

In round 3 of the 2020 NRL season, Randall made his NRL debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Penrith Panthers.[6] Due to an injury to halfback Mitchell Pearce, Randall came onto the field within the first 10 minutes and played the majority of the game. He set a new record for amount of tackles made by a player making their debut, with 71 tackles as the Newcastle club drew 14-14 all with Penrith.[7]

2021

Randall only made five appearances for Newcastle in the 2021 NRL season. He did not play in the clubs elimination final loss against Parramatta.[8]

2022

Randall played 17 games for Newcastle in the 2022 NRL season as the club missed the finals finishing 14th on the table.[9]

In November, Randall was released from his Newcastle contract and signed a new two-year contact with the Gold Coast Titans starting in 2023, in a player swap with Greg Marzhew.[10] [11]

2023

Randall played a total of 21 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[12]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Pts
2020 Newcastle Knights7
2021528
20221714
2023 Gold Coast Titans21416
2024 *11
Total61728
*denotes season competing

source:[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Randall - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Lakes hooker Randall 'penalised' for helping out the Knights. BARRY. TOOHEY. 4 September 2018. Newcastle Herald.
  3. Web site: Knights name Round 13 Reserve Grade and Jersey Flegg sides. 29 May 2018. Newcastle Knights.
  4. Web site: Season Review: Chris Randall. 1 October 2019. Newcastle Knights.
  5. Web site: Randall rewarded with Development Deal. 3 March 2020. Newcastle Knights.
  6. Web site: Knights v Panthers Round 3 NRL team list. 26 May 2020. Newcastle Knights.
  7. Web site: Knights full of courage in drama-charged 14-all draw with Penrith. BARRY. TOOHEY. 31 May 2020. Newcastle Herald.
  8. News: Parramatta Eels defeat Newcastle Knights 28-20 in NRL elimination final. ABC News. 12 September 2021.
  9. Web site: NRL 2022: Newcastle Knights season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  10. Web site: Randall headed to the Coast for '23. 29 November 2022. Gold Coast Titans.
  11. Web site: Titans snare Broncos gun as former Rooster makes Super League switch: Transfer Centre. www.foxsports.com.au.
  12. Web site: NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  13. Web site: Chris Randall - Playing Career - RLP . 2024-05-26 . www.rugbyleagueproject.org.

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