Kobe Hetherington

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Kobe Hetherington
Personal information
Born (1999-03-11) 11 March 1999 (age 22)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Playing information
PositionLock, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Brisbane Broncos 14 3 0 0 12
As of 11 June 2021
Source: [1]

Kobe Hetherington (born 11 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock or hooker for the Brisbane Broncos in the 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 Cronulla Sharks in a 26-18 win.

On the 7th July, Hetherington re-signed for 2 years remaining at the Brisbane Broncos till the end of 2023.

Hetherington was awarded Rookie of the Year for the 2021 season at the Broncos end of season awards.

References[]

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Hetherington: 'Dirt Roads' Helped Me To NRL Debut". Brisbane Broncos. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Rocky young gun following in dad's Maroon footsteps". The Daily Telegraph. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Son of a gun ready for NRL debut". The Morning Bulletin. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Cyril Connell Cup 2015". 18th Man. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ "2016 Mal Meninga Cup Round 1". League Unlimited. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Holden Cup Under 20's NYC - 2017 Round 9". League Unlimited. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Post-match: Kobe Hetherington Norths Devils Colts". QRL. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Queensland Under 20 team announced for 2019". QRL. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Broncos top 30 roster for 2020 confirmed". Brisbane Broncos. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Broncos Affiliates Wrap: Bullemor Strong As Devils & Seagulls Go Top". Brisbane Broncps. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Team List Round 11: Two Broncos Debutants Among Four Changes". Brisbane Broncos. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Brisbane Broncos' Kobe Hetherington sent off in loss to Canberra Raiders; Roosters and Rabbitohs score wins". www.abc.net.au.

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