| Dylan Phythian | |
| Birth Date: | 1995 8, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height: | 188cm (74inches) |
| Weight: | 100kg (200lb) |
| Club1: | Newcastle Knights |
| Year1start: | 2016 |
| Year1end: | 17 |
| Appearances1: | 3 |
| Tries1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 4 |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 5 November 2022 |
Dylan Phythian (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and . He previously for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
In 2020, Phythian played for the Blacktown Workers.[19]
In 2021, Phythian returned to Newcastle to play for the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys in the Newcastle Rugby League.[19]
In 2022, Phythian returned to the Knights on a train and trial contract and played for their NSW Cup team.[20]