Kane Bradley Explained

Kane Bradley
Birth Date:2000 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:196cm (77inches)
Weight:107kg (236lb)
Club1:North Qld Cowboys
Year1start:2021
Year1end:22
Appearances1:2
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Club2:Melbourne Storm
Year2start:2023
Year2end:present
Appearances2:5
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Source:[1]
Updated:6 July 2024

Kane Bradley (born 3 February 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Bradley was born in Sydney, Australia.[2]

He played his junior rugby league for Revesby Rhinos, Penshurst RSL and Bankstown Sports[2] and attended Bass High School.[3] [4]

Playing career

Early career

In 2017 Bradley played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the SG Ball Cup.[5] [6] [7]

In 2018 he played for St. George in the SG Ball and was named in the New South Wales under-18 squad but did not play in their game against Queensland.[8] [9]

On 9 October 2018 Bradley signed with the Wests Tigers, joining their NRL squad on a two-year development contract.[10] [11]

In 2019 he played for the Tigers' Jersey Flegg Cup side and their NSW Cup affiliate, the Western Suburbs Magpies.[12] [13]

Bradley originally played as a er, but moved to the flanks where his pace and aerial threat could be better used.[14] [15]

2021

On 5 January Bradley joined the North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal in a player swap deal with Tukimihia Simpkins.[16] [17] He began the season playing for the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup.[18]

In Round 19 of the 2021 NRL season Bradley made his NRL debut for North Queensland against the Melbourne Storm, scoring a try in the 20–16 defeat.[19] [20]

On 2 August it was announced that Bradley would miss the rest of the 2021 NRL season with a hand injury.[21]

2022

Bradley spent the entire 2022 season playing for the Mackay Cutters and was released by the North Queensland club at the end of the season.[22] [23] [24]

On 22 November he signed with the Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup and underwent pre-season training with the Melbourne Storm, their NRL affiliate.[25]

2023

In round 2 of the 2023 NRL season, Bradley made his Melbourne Storm debut against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He was presented with his debut jersey (cap 228).[2] He also went onto win the 2023 Queensland Cup with the Brisbane Tigers where he started at centre and scored a try in the grand final.[26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/kane-bradley/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Kane Bradley becomes player 228 . melbournestorm.com.au . 13 March 2023 . 11 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Conversations with Cowboys: Kane Bradley. 16 February 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  4. Web site: Taree High School defeated by Bass High School 28–12. 4 August 2017. Manning River Times.
  5. Web site: Manly's junior rep teams Rd 2. 14 February 2017. Manly Sea Eagles.
  6. Web site: Manly to tackle WSAS at Lottoland. 24 February 2017. Manly Sea Eagles.
  7. Web site: Mixed day for Manly in Juniors. 4 March 2017. Manly Sea Eagles.
  8. Web site: Harold Matthews, SG Ball squads announced. 5 November 2017. St George Illawarra Dragons.
  9. Web site: St George junior reps presentation winners announced. 15 June 2021. St George Illawarra Dragons.
  10. Web site: Wests Tigers announce 2019 Development Players. 9 October 2018. Wests Tigers.
  11. Web site: Wests Tigers confirm 2020 Development squad. 22 October 2019. Wests Tigers.
  12. Web site: Jersey Flegg Team Announcement: Round 3. 26 March 2019. Wests Tigers.
  13. Web site: Canterbury Cup Team Announcement: Round 6. 16 April 2019. Wests Tigers.
  14. News: Talintyre . Dan . Young gun kicking goals . The Scone Advocate . Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited . 10 January 2020 . Scone, New South Wales.
  15. News: Wright . Nick . Bradley gains from move by Simpkins . Townsville Bulletin . News Corp Australia . 7 January 2021 . Townsville, Queensland . 50.
  16. Web site: Simpkins released, Bradley signed. 5 January 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  17. News: Honnery . Chris . NRL 2021: Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys . . Nationwide News Pty Ltd . 5 January 2021 . Sydney, New South Wales.
  18. Web site: Cowboys in the Q-Cup: Round 3. 12 April 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  19. Web site: Cowboys team list: Round 19 v Storm. 20 July 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  20. Web site: Melbourne Storm beat North Queensland Cowboys 20–16, Sydney Roosters down Newcastle Knights 28–8. www.abc.net.au.
  21. Web site: Dragons cop huge finals blow as Hunt sidelined with broken arm: Casualty Ward. www.foxsports.com.au.
  22. Web site: Cowboys combine for six tries in the Hostplus Cup. 16 August 2022. NQ Cowboys.
  23. Web site: Live updates: Cowboys 2022 Presentation Night. 1 September 2022. NQ Cowboys.
  24. News: St John . Mark . Darveniza . Nic . Jeremiah Nanai, Reece Robson among 13 Cowboys at risk in November 1 feeding frenzy . Townsville Bulletin . Nationwide News Pty Ltd . 26 October 2022 . Townsville, Queensland.
  25. Web site: Bradley signs with Tigers until 2024. 22 November 2022. Brisbane Tigers.
  26. https://www.qrl.com.au/draw/qrl-premiership/2023/grand-final/game-1/

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