Tom Olbison
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FullnameThomas Olbison
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg)[1]
Birth date20 March 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeLeeds, West Yorkshire, England
Club 1Bradford Bulls
Year1start2009
Year1end16
Appearances 1145
Tries 119
Goals 10
Fieldgoals 10
Points 176
Club 2→ Dewsbury Rams
Year2start2013(loan)
Appearances 22
Tries 20
Goals 20
Fieldgoals 20
Points 20
Club 3Widnes Vikings
Year3start2017
Year3end18
Appearances 354
Tries 35
Goals 30
Fieldgoals 30
Points 320
Club 4Toronto Wolfpack
Year4start2019
Year4end20
Appearances 436
Tries 44
Goals 40
Fieldgoals 40
Points 416
Source[2][3]
Updated31 March 2021

Tom Olbison (born 20 March 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who last played as a forward for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League

He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls and the Widnes Vikings in the Super League. He spent time on loan from Bradford at the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

Background

Tom Olbison was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Olbison joined Bradford Bulls from East Leeds A.R.L.F.C.[4] and made his Super League début for the Bulls against Warrington Wolves in April 2009.[5]

In August 2010, Olbison scored his first try for Bradford against Catalans Dragons.[6]

In April 2011, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Bradford until the end of the 2014 season.[4] In July 2014, he signed a further two-year contract at Bradford who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2014 season.[7]

Widnes Vikings

Following Bradford's liquidation, Olbison became a free agent and signed a one-year deal with Super League side Widnes in January 2017.[8]

Statistics

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2009 Bradford Bulls10000
2010 Bradford Bulls71004
2011 Bradford Bulls161004
2012 Bradford Bulls140000
2013 Bradford Bulls212008
2014 Bradford Bulls2770028
2015 Bradford Bulls302008
2016 Bradford Bulls2960024
Total145190076

References

  1. ^ "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  2. ^ loverugbyleague
  3. ^ RLP
  4. ^ "Olbison rewarded for fine form". Love Rugby League. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  5. ^ "James Lowes backs former team-mate to haul Bulls out of their slump". The Guardian. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Bradford 22-24 Catalans Dragons". BBC Sport. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Olbison & Sidlow commit to Bulls". Love Rugby League. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  8. ^ "UPDATED: Mellor and Welham latest to move on from liquidated Bulls". Telegraph & Argus. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.