Teig Wilton

Teig Wilton (born 25 September 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Teig Wilton
Wilton in 2018
Personal information
Full nameTeigan Wilton
Born (1999-09-25) 25 September 1999
Narooma, New South Wales, Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Cronulla Sharks 62 14 0 0 56
Source: [1]
As of 16 July 2023

Background

Wilton played his junior rugby league for the Narooma Devils in the Group 16 Rugby League.

He is the nephew of former Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks coach John Morris.

Early career

2020

Wilton made his first grade debut in round 11 of the 2020 NRL season for Cronulla against the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[2]

2021

In round 4 of the 2021 NRL season, he scored his first try in the top grade for Cronulla in a 48-10 victory over North Queensland at Kogarah Oval.[3] Wilton played 15 games for Cronulla in the 2021 NRL season which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.[4]

2022

Wilton played a total of 24 games for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season scoring four tries. Wilton played in both of Cronulla's finals matches as they were eliminated in straight sets losing to North Queensland and South Sydney.[5]

2023

Following Cronulla's loss against the New Zealand Warriors in round 20 of the 2023 NRL season, it was announced that Wilton had been ruled out for the remainder of the year with a knee injury.[6]

Statistics

NRL
Statistics are correct as of the end round 11 in the 2023 season[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2020 Cronulla 500—00
2021 1620—08
2022 2460—024
2023 11 4 16
Career totals 62 14 0 — 0 56

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Round 11 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 21 July 2020.
  3. "Diabolical' Cowboys roasted after extending winless start to 2021 season against Sharks". wwos.nine.com.au.
  4. "Papenhuyzen back to best as Storm secure minor premiership". www.nrl.com.
  5. "Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. "Pilot Medical Update – Teig Wilton". www.sharks.com.au.
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