Blake Wilson (rugby league)

Blake Wilson is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Blake Wilson
Personal information
Born (2000-08-19) 19 August 2000 (age 24)
Noosa, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– Canterbury Bulldogs 21 10 0 0 40
Source: [1]

Background

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Wilson previously played for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Hostplus Cup competition. He signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for 2023.[2]

Playing career

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2023

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In round 11 of the 2023 NRL season, Wilson made his first-grade debut for Canterbury in their 24–12 loss to the New Zealand Warriors.[3] In round 19, Wilson scored a hat-trick in Canterbury's 36-32 victory over South Sydney.[4] Wilson played a total of 11 matches for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season and scored six tries as the club finished 15th on the table.[5]

2024

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In round 14 of the 2024 NRL season, Wilson scored two tries for Canterbury in their 22-18 victory over arch-rivals Parramatta.[6] Wilson played a total of ten games for the club in the 2024 NRL season as they qualified for the finals finishing 6th on the table.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ Pryde, Scott (24 October 2022). "Bulldogs land big strike as Sunshine Coast youngster makes switch". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Blake Wilson - Playing Career - Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Youngsters shining at Accor as Dogs rookie winger's third try puts game to bed - LIVE". www.foxsports.com.au.
  5. ^ "NRL 2023: Canterbury Bulldogs season review". www.sportingnews.com.
  6. ^ "Stephen Crichton produces 'special' moment as Bulldogs claim crucial win over Parramatta". www.nine.com.au.
  7. ^ "Bulldogs left 'frustrated' by semi final defeat as new standards laid bare". www.nine.com.au.
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