Kobe Hetherington Explained

Kobe Hetherington
Birth Date:1999 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Weight:95kg (209lb)
Club1:Brisbane Broncos
Year1start:2021
Year1end:present
Appearances1:76
Tries1:4
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:16
Source:[1]
Updated:10 August 2024

Kobe Hetherington (born 11 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Hetherington was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and was raised in Rockhampton, Queensland. His father Jason is a former Australian international and Queensland representative.[2]

He played his junior rugby league for the Rockhampton Brothers, Calliope Roosters and Gladstone Brothers.[3]

Hetherington attended The Cathedral College before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos.[4]

Playing career

Early career

In 2015, Hetherington played for the Central Queensland Capras in the Cyril Connell Cup before moving up to their Mal Meninga Cup side in 2016.[5] [6] In 2017, he moved to Brisbane, playing for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup and the Broncos in the NRL Under-20s competition.[7]

In 2018 and 2019, he played for the Devils' Hastings Deering Colts side, captaining them in their 2018 Grand Final win over the Townsville Blackhawks.[8] On 10 July 2019, he represented the Queensland under-20 team.[9]

In 2020, Hetherington joined the Broncos' NRL squad on a development contract.[10]

2021

Hetherington began the 2021 season playing for the Souths Logan Magpies in the Queensland Cup.[11] In Round 11 of the 2021 NRL season, Hetherington made his first grade debut for Brisbane against the Sydney Roosters in a 34-16 win. With only two first grade games under his belt, Hetherington scored his first try in the NRL against Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium.[12] In round 14, Hetherington was controversially sent off in Brisbane's 38-16 loss against the Canberra Raiders, Hetherington was later cleared and wasn't suspended from the incident.[13] In Round 16, Hetherington started his first NRL game at lock against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in a 26-18 win. On the 7 July, Hetherington re-signed for two years remaining at the Brisbane Broncos till the end of 2023. Hetherington was awarded Rookie of the Year for the 2021 season at the Brisbane end of season awards.

2022

Hetherington made a total of 22 appearances for Brisbane in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table and missed the finals. Only missed two games due to testing positive for Covid in Round 1, and failing HIA protocols missing Round 25. [14]

2023

Hetherington played 19 games for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season. Hetherington played in Brisbane's 26-24 loss against Penrith in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/kobe-hetherington/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Hetherington: 'Dirt Roads' Helped Me To NRL Debut. 20 May 2021. Brisbane Broncos. 22 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Rocky young gun following in dad's Maroon footsteps. subscription. 10 July 2019. The Daily Telegraph. 22 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Son of a gun ready for NRL debut. subscription. 20 May 2021. The Morning Bulletin. 22 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Cyril Connell Cup 2015. 18th Man. 22 May 2021.
  6. Web site: 2016 Mal Meninga Cup round 1. League Unlimited. 22 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Holden Cup Under 20's NYC - 2017 Round 9. 25 April 2017. League Unlimited. 22 May 2021.
  8. Web site: Post-match: Kobe Hetherington Norths Devils Colts. 25 September 2018. QRL. 22 May 2021.
  9. Web site: Queensland Under 20 team announced for 2019. 30 June 2019. QRL. 22 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Broncos top 30 roster for 2020 confirmed. 3 March 2020. Brisbane Broncos. 22 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Broncos Affiliates Wrap: Bullemor Strong As Devils & Seagulls Go Top. 12 April 2021. Brisbane Broncps. 22 May 2021.
  12. Web site: Team List Round 11: Two Broncos Debutants Among Four Changes. 18 May 2021. Brisbane Broncos. 22 May 2021.
  13. Web site: Brisbane Broncos' Kobe Hetherington sent off in loss to Canberra Raiders; Roosters and Rabbitohs score wins. www.abc.net.au.
  14. Web site: NRL 2022: Brisbane Broncos season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  15. Web site: NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened. www.theguardian.com.