Tim Browne Explained

Tim Browne
Birth Date:1987 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Height:194cm (76inches)
Weight:112kg (247lb)
Year1start:2010
Year1end:16
Appearances1:84
Tries1:2
Goals1:3
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:14
Club2:Penrith Panthers
Year2start:2017
Appearances2:19
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Retired:2017
Source:[1]
Updated:17 February 2018

Tim Browne (born 27 December 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. He played as a . He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Background

Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Browne played his junior football for the Raymond Terrace Roosters. He missed selection for the Newcastle Knights' S. G. Ball Cup squad in 2006, but returned to youth club football with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Jersey Flegg Cup at age 19.[2] Browne later signed with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Playing career

Early career

In 2009, Browne played for Manly's Queensland Cup team, the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles. He played in their 2009 Queensland Cup Grand Final win over the Northern Pride RLFC.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Browne joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2010. He made his NRL debut in round 5 against the New Zealand Warriors.[3] On 7 July 2010, he played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents.[4] On 9 September 2010, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2010 New South Wales Cup Team of the Year. On 3 October 2010, he played in Canterbury-Bankstown's 2010 New South Wales Cup Grand Final win over the Windsor Wolves.[5]

On 2 October 2011, Browne played in Canterbury-Bankstown's 2011 New South Wales Cup Grand Final win over the Auckland Vulcans[6] Browne was named in Canterbury-Bankstown's squad for the 2014 NRL Auckland Nines.[7]

On 24 July 2014, Browne extended his contract with Canterbury-Bankstown from the end of 2015 to the end of 2016.[8]

On 31 January and 1 February 2015, Browne played for Canterbury-Bankstown in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.[9] [10]

Browne was named in Canterbury-Bankstown's 2016 NRL Auckland Nines squad.[11]

Penrith Panthers

Browne signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2017.[12] In 2018, Browne suffered the career-ending bowel injury after being hit in a heavy tackle while playing for the Penrith reserve grade side. Browne needed to be rushed into emergency surgery where damage to his bowel, spleen, and kidneys was repaired. He remained in intensive care in Nepean Hospital for two days. Following the injury, Browne decided to retire from rugby league.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tim Browne - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project.
  2. Web site: Newton. Alicia. Bailey. Zac. 12 February 2018. Tim Browne prepares for life after footy by opening junior academy. NRL.com. 13 February 2018.
  3. Web site: NRL 2010 - Round 5. Rugby League Project. 2015-09-20.
  4. Web site: Updated: New South Wales Residents team. League Unlimited. 2010-06-28. 2015-09-20.
  5. Web site: NSW Cup Grand Final Preview - Bulldogs v Wolves. League Unlimited. 2010-09-30. 2015-09-20.
  6. Web site: Costello. Tim. TEAMS: Grand Final Day 2011. League Unlimited. 2011-09-27. 2015-09-20.
  7. Web site: Squads named for Auckland Nines. NRL. 12 February 2014. 5 April 2017.
  8. Web site: Browne Extends until 2016. Bulldogs. 24 July 2014. 2015-09-20.
  9. Web site: 2015 Auckland Nines squad lists. NRL. 29 January 2015. 5 April 2017.
  10. Web site: BULLDOGS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD. Rugby League Week. 2015-01-23. 5 April 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023627/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/bulldogs-2015-nines-squad/. 4 March 2016. dmy-all.
  11. Web site: 2016 Downer NRL Auckland Nines Official Squads. NRL. 3 February 2016. 5 April 2017.
  12. Web site: Pengilly. Adam. 10 September 2016. Canterbury Bulldogs' Tim Browne hoping to deliver dagger blow to Penrith Panthers. Sydney Morning Herald. 11 November 2016.
  13. Web site: NRL 2018: Panthers prop Tim Browne retires after bowel injury. 30 April 2018.