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Braydon Trindall
Personal information
Born (1999-07-11) 11 July 1999 (age 25)
Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Cronulla Sharks 71 21 84 0 252
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–24 Indigenous All Stars 2 0 1 0 2
Source: [1]
As of 28 September 2024

Braydon Trindall (born 11 July 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth or halfback for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

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Born and raised in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Trindall (often nicknamed “Tricky”), who is of Indigenous Australian descent, moved to Queensland at age 12. Tricky played his junior rugby league for the Caboolture Snakes, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.[2] Braydon Trindall plays knockout football, and has links to Cherbourg.

Playing career

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2015 - 2017

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In 2015, Trindall played for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Cyril Connell Cup and represented the Queensland under-16 team and the Queensland under-16 Murri team.[3][4][5] In 2016, he moved up to the Falcons' Mal Meninga Cup side. In 2017, he played for the Melbourne Storm under-20 side, playing 14 games.[6][7]

2018

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In 2018, Trindall joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, playing for their Jersey Flegg Cup side. On 23 September 2018, he was named man of the match in their Grand Final win over the Penrith Panthers.[8][9]

2019

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In 2019, he spent the season playing for the Newtown Jets, Cronulla's NSW Cup feeder club and represented the Queensland under-20 team.[10] That season, he played in Newtown's NSW Cup Grand Final and NRL State Championship-winning sides.[11][12]

2020

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In round 12 of the 2020 NRL season, Trindall made his debut for Cronulla-Sutherland against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.[13]

2021

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Trindall played 18 games for Cronulla in the 2021 NRL season which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.[14]

2022

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Trindall played a total of 15 games for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season scoring one try. Trindall did not play in Cronulla's finals campaign which saw them eliminated in the second week.[15]

2023

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In round 23 of the 2023 NRL season, Trindall scored two tries for Cronulla in their 26-16 victory over South Sydney.[16] Trindall played a total of 13 games for Cronulla in the 2023 NRL season as Cronulla finished sixth on the table. Trindall played in the clubs 13-12 upset loss against the Sydney Roosters which ended their season.[17]

2024

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Trindall was stood down by Cronulla "for the short term" after he failed a roadside alcohol & drugs test on Monday 22 April.[18][19] On 28 May, Trindall was cleared to play after he pleaded guilty in court. He was fined $1000 by the NRL and handed a three-month driving disqualification.[20][21] Trindall played 20 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Trindall featured in all three of Cronulla's finals games as the club reached the preliminary final stage but lost against Penrith.[22] On 1 November, Cronulla announced that Trindall had re-signed with the club on a three year deal.[23]

Statistics

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NRL

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Statistics are correct as of the end of the 2024 season[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2020 Cronulla-Sutherland 5 0 4 66.67% 0 8
2021 18 4 36 81.82% 0 88
2022 15 1 2 33.33% 0 8
2023 13 3 13 72.22% 0 42
2024 20 12 29 70.00% 106
Career totals 71 21 84 70.00% 0 252

All Star

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Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2022 icon Indigenous All Stars 1 0 1/1 100% 0 2
Career totals 1 0 1 100% 0 2

References

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  1. ^ a b Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Trindall signs a new Sharks deal". Cronulla Sharks. 27 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Connell Cup final: Teams and Preview". QRL. 29 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Queensland Indigenous retain shield after draw". NRL. 13 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Queensland U16 team update". QRL. 13 May 2015.
  6. ^ "Sunshine Coast CC and MM squads". QRL. 26 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Rd.6 NYC Team Announcement". Melbourne Storm. 4 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Jersey Flegg Grand Final Team List - Sharks v Panthers". Cronulla Sharks. 18 September 2018.
  9. ^ "Post-Match: Braydon Trindall". Cronulla Sharks. 24 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Queensland Under 20 team in position". QRL. 6 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Newtown reign supreme in epic Grand Final". NSWRL. 29 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Jets stun Bears with last-minute winner". NRL. 6 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Sharks to unleash two debutants against Brisbane tonight". Cronulla Sharks. 31 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Papenhuyzen back to best as Storm secure minor premiership". www.nrl.com. 3 September 2021.
  15. ^ "Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au. 19 September 2022.
  16. ^ "Sharks flip the switch as Hynes bounces back to form; Star's 'painful' injury blow - Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 5 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Sydney Roosters score 'wild' 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers beat Warriors". ABC News. 9 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Sharks Statement". 23 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Details emerge over Sharks star's drink driving charge". wwos.nine.com.au. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Sharks Statement - Braydon Trindall". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  21. ^ "NRL issues Braydon Trindall with breach notice". www.nrl.com. 28 May 2024.
  22. ^ "The Mole's end of season review: Awkward Sharks puzzle laid bare after $1m star 'lost his way'". www.nine.com.au.
  23. ^ Staff Writer (1 November 2024). "Trindall extends – signs new 3-year contract". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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