Corey Waddell Explained

Corey Waddell
Birth Date:1996 10, df=y
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:190cm (80inches)
Weight:101kg (223lb)
Year1start:2019
Year1end:20
Appearances1:36
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:8
Club2:Canterbury Bulldogs
Year2start:2021
Year2end:23
Appearances2:59
Tries2:5
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:20
Club3:Manly Sea Eagles
Year3start:2024
Year3end:present
Appearances3:16
Tries3:3
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:12
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:27 July 2024

Corey Waddell (born 2 October 1996) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL.

Background

Waddell was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of former Penrith Panthers and Illawarra Steelers player Steve Waddell.[2]

Waddell played his junior rugby league for Emu Plains JRLFC, before signing with Penrith Panthers.

Playing career

2019

In round 2 of the 2019 NRL season, Waddell made his NRL debut for Manly-Warringah against the Sydney Roosters.[3] [4] In the 2019 Semi-Final against South Sydney, Waddell scored his first NRL try in a 34–26 loss at ANZ Stadium.[5] [6]

2020

Waddell played 13 games for Manly in the 2020 NRL season as the club missed the finals. He then signed a deal to join Canterbury-Bankstown for the 2021 season.[7]

2021

Waddell made a total of 20 appearances for Canterbury in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished last and claimed the Wooden Spoon.[8]

2022

On 26 July, Waddell was suspended for five games after being found guilty of eye gouging an opponent during Canterbury's round 19 victory over the Gold Coast.[9] Waddell played a total of 17 matches for Canterbury in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table.[10]

2023

Waddell played a total of 22 games for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.[11] On 24 October, Waddell signed a one-year deal with his former club Manly ahead of the 2024 season.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/corey-waddell/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Manly rookie Waddell's dad Steve always in his thoughts. 22 March 2019.
  3. Web site: Dailytelegraph.com.au Subscribe to The Daily Telegraph for exclusive stories. myaccount.news.com.au. 2019-03-23.
  4. Web site: Corey Waddell's dad Steve always in his thoughts as NRL debut arrives. 2019-03-22. National Rugby League. en. 2019-03-23.
  5. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs beat Manly Sea Eagles 34-26 in NRL semi-final. ABC. 20 September 2019.
  6. Web site: Rabbitohs dig deep to eliminate Sea Eagles in finals thriller. NRL. 20 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Penrith confirm departure of six players. www.foxsports.com.au. 30 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Canterbury Bulldogs set to sign Rabbitohs star Braidon Burns, Storm prop Max King for 2022 NRL season. wwos.nine.com.au.
  9. Web site: Bulldogs forward Corey Waddell handed five-match ban for dangerous contact amid eye-gouging claims. wwos.nine.com.au.
  10. Web site: NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review. www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022 .
  11. Web site: NRL 2023: Canterbury Bulldogs season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  12. Web site: Sea Eagle returns home as Bulldogs lose one after big retention win: NRL Transfer Centre. www.foxsports.com.au.

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