Dylan Phythian

Dylan Phythian (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback and five-eighth. He previously for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.

Dylan Phythian
Personal information
Born (1995-08-19) 19 August 1995
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Newcastle Knights 3 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]
As of 5 November 2022

Background

Phythian was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league for the Western Suburbs Rosellas,[2] Lakes United[3][4] and Belmont South Rabbitohs,[5] before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.

Playing career

2015

In 2015, Phythian played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team,[6] before being promoted to their New South Wales Cup team during the year.[7]

2016

In round 25 of the 2016 NRL season, Phythian made his NRL debut for the Knights against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, scoring a try.[8][9][10] In November, he re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract until the end of 2017.[11]

2017

While playing fullback in round 1 of the 2017 season against the New Zealand Warriors, Phythian suffered a season-ending injury, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.[12] In September, he had his Knights contract extended until the end of 2018.[13]

2018

On 27 March, Phythian had his contract terminated by the Knights after he returned a second positive test for social drugs, the first test remaining anonymous under the NRL's rules, with the second positive test automatically incurring a 12-match suspension.[14][15]

Phythian made his return to the field in June for Lakes United in the Newcastle Rugby League. Less than a week later, he made a mid-season move to the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup.[16]

2019

In February, Phythian was given the chance to train and trial with the Gold Coast Titans during the pre-season.[17]

In September, Phythian played five-eighth in the 2019 Intrust Super Cup Grand Final defeating Wynnum Manly. He also played in the State Championship Grand Final against the NSW Instrust Super Cup winners Newtown Jets.[18]

2020

In 2020, Phythian played for the Blacktown Workers.[19]

2021

In 2021, Phythian returned to Newcastle to play for the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys in the Newcastle Rugby League.[19]

2022

In 2022, Phythian returned to the Knights on a train and trial contract and played for their NSW Cup team.[20]

References
  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Dylan Phythian - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  2. NRL Digital Media. "Phythian bleeds red and blue - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. "Dylan Phythian's debut a bright spot in Newcastle's season of misery". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  4. "The Knights Realm Player Profile". Footyfortress.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  5. NRL Digital Media. "Phythian geared for first grade debut - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  6. "P". Nyc Database. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  7. NRL. "VB NSW Cup Teams Rd 13". NSWRL. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  8. "Updated team lists: Knights v Rabbitohs". NRL.com. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  9. NRL Digital Media. "LATE MAIL: Knights v Souths - Knights". Newcastleknights.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  10. "Rabbitohs ease past Knights". NRL.com. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  11. NewcastleKnights.com.au. "Knights re-sign Dylan Phythian". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  12. "Knights utility Dylan Phythian is facing a second reconstruction of the same knee". The Newcastle Herald. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  13. "Luke Yates re-signs with Knights - Zero Tackle". 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  14. "Club statement: Dylan Phythian". 27 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  15. Dillon, Robert (27 March 2018). "Knights sack Dylan Phythian after second positive drug test". Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  16. Toohey, Barry (28 June 2018). "Phythian departs Lakes United for Queensland Cup club Burleigh Bears". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  17. Tackle, Zero (20 February 2019). "Titans name team list for Cowboys trial". Zero Tackle.
  18. "Intrust Super Cup grand final teams". Queensland Rugby League. 24 September 2019.
  19. "Phythian still harbours NRL return". 26 March 2021.
  20. Toohey, Barry (11 December 2021). "TOOHEY'S NEWS: Ex-Knight's emotional chance for redemption". Newcastle Herald.
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