Dean Colton Explained

Dean Colton
Fullname:Dean Colton
Birth Date:18 February 1983
Birth Place:Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Club1:Doncaster
Year1start:2001
Year1end:06
Appearances1:122
Tries1:53
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:212
Year2start:2007
Appearances2:19
Tries2:6
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:24
Club3:Doncaster
Year3start:2008
Year3end:12
Appearances3:94
Tries3:26
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:104
Teama:Scotland
Yearastart:2008
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Dean Colton (born 18 February 1983) is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for Toll Bar ARLFC (in Doncaster),[3] Doncaster (two spells),[4] and Featherstone Rovers, as a or .[1] [2]

Background

Dean Colton was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Dean Colton made his début for Doncaster in 2001.[5] He played 10 of his 11-year career at Doncaster, spending one season with Featherstone Rovers in 2007. Dean Colton made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 18 March 2007, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during 2007. He announced his retirement in 2012.[6]

He represented Scotland in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup,[7] playing once and scoring a try in the 18–36 defeat by France.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Statistics at loverugbyleague.com. loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Toll Bar ARLFC at facebook.com. Facebook. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Statistics at robterrace.com. robterrace.com. 31 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180224232639/http://robterrace.com/dons/player.php?PID=836. 1 January 2019. 24 February 2018.
  5. Web site: Hossack. Steve. Testimonial for stalwart Colton. Doncaster Free Press. 10 October 2014. 24 January 2012. 19 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141019192534/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/testimonial-for-stalwart-colton-1-4172681. dead.
  6. Web site: Dons veteran Colton hangs up his boots. The Star. 10 October 2014. 3 October 2012.
  7. Web site: Logan back in Scotland cup squad. BBC. 8 October 2008. 9 October 2008.
  8. Web site: Walker. Gareth. France potential dark horses after efficient defeat of Scotland. The Guardian. 10 October 2014. 26 October 2008.