Thomas Flegler
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Full name | Thomas Flegler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Townsville, Queensland, Australia | 19 August 1999|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (17 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 11 June 2021 Source: [1] |
Thomas Flegler (born 19 August 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop and lock for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.
He has played for the Prime Minister's XIII and is also known for being undefeated in State of Origin.
Background[]
Flegler was born in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. He played his junior rugby league for the Tully Tigers, before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos.
Career[]
2018[]
In early 2018, Queensland under-20s coach, Justin Hodges drew comparisons of Flegler to that of former Broncos forward, Shane Webcke and praised him saying one day he could become the centrepiece of the Broncos in the future. “They’re obviously different body shapes but in terms of being physical and the way he runs the ball and the way he tackles, he’s definitely like Shane Webcke. That’s all he did, ran straight and did his job. Tommy’s a little bit more agile on his feet, he can play with the ball and draw defenders."[2]
2019[]
He made his debut in round 1 of the 2019 NRL season against the Melbourne Storm.[3] In Round 2, In his second NRL game against the North Queensland Cowboys, Flegler ran for the most running metres, running for 196 metres off 16 runs. On 29 June, he scored his first career try for the Broncos in a 26–12 loss to the Newcastle Knights. On 7 October 2019, Flegler was named at prop for the U23 Junior Australian side. On 21 October, Flegler won the Broncos' Rookie of the Year along with Patrick Carrigan.[4]
In December 18, Flegler re-signed with the Broncos for a one-year-deal, keeping him at the club until the end of 2021. "It all happened pretty quick, so I'm pumped to be here for another year and get back into training and focus on 2020," said Flegler.[5]
2020[]
Flegler played 13 games for Brisbane in the 2020 NRL season in a year which saw them finish last on the table and claim the wooden spoon.[6]
2021[]
Flegler made his state of origin debut for Queensland in game 3 of the series due to the suspension of forwards David Fifita and Jai Arrow, where Queensland won 20-18.
In round 19, he was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle on Penrith's Isaah Yeo in Brisbane's 18-12 loss.[7]
In round 24, Flegler was sent to the sin bin during Brisbane's loss against Cronulla for a dangerous high tackle.[8] On 31 August, Flegler was suspended by the NRL Judiciary for four matches in relation to the high tackle.[9]
Controversy[]
In September 2021, Flegler was involved in a fight with teammate Jordan Riki after a night out during Brisbane's mad monday celebrations. It was reported that Riki received a cut on his face over the incident.[10]
References[]
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Brisbane Broncos NRL 2018: Queensland 20s Justin Hodges Tom Flegler". Fox Sports. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Round 1 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Duo claim Rookie honours". Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Flegler extends his time in Brisbane". Brisbane Broncos. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Brisbane get wooden spoon as North Queensland finish on a high". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Penrith beat Brisbane 18-12, South Sydney thrash Warriors 60-22, Manly outclass Tigers 44-24". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Round 24 charges: Latrell cops six-game ban; Paulo, Bromwich, Flegler in strife". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Round 24 charges: Lodge not guilty; seven players banned". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Brisbane Broncos duo Jordan Riki and Tom Flegler involved in post-season scrap". www.sportingnews.com.
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- 1999 births
- Australian rugby league players
- Brisbane Broncos players
- Living people
- Rugby league locks
- Rugby league props
- Rugby league players from Queensland
- Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players