Adam Nable

Adam Nable (born 4 September 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1091), Balmain Tigers, Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys. He later played for the New York Knights in the AMNRL, and was vice-captain there.[2] He is the brother of player-turned-filmmaker Matt Nable.[3]

Adam Nable
Personal information
Born (1975-09-04) 4 September 1975
Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995 Manly-Warringah 1 0 0 0 0
1996 Wakefield Trinity
1997–99 Balmain Tigers 57 11 0 0 44
2000 Wests Tigers 5 0 0 0 0
2001 North Qld Cowboys 1 0 0 0 0
Total 64 11 0 0 44
Source: [1]

Playing career

Nable made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in Round 22 1995, coming off the bench in a 32-4 victory over South Sydney at Brookvale Oval. This would be Nable's only appearance for Manly. The club would go on to win the minor premiership but were defeated in the grand final by Canterbury-Bankstown.[4]

In 1997, Nable joined Balmain and became a regular in the team over the next 3 seasons. Nable played in the club's final top grade game as a stand-alone entity which was against the Canberra Raiders at Bruce Stadium in Round 26 1999. Balmain lost the match 42-14.[5]

At the end of 1999, Balmain merged with fellow foundation club Western Suburbs to form the Wests Tigers. Nable was one of the Balmain players chosen to represent the new side. Nable played in the club's inaugural game which was against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 1 2000. The match ended in a 24-24 draw at Campbelltown Stadium.

At the end of the 2000 season, Nable was released by Wests and he joined North Queensland for the 2001 season. Nable made one appearance for North Queensland which came against Penrith in Round 4 2001 at Cazaly's Stadium.

Footnotes
  1. "Adam Nable - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. "New York Knights - News". Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  3. AMNRL (2007). "New York Knights star Adam Nable welcomes brother Matt and his hit rugby league movie The Final Winter for its US premiere in Manhattan on October 10". American National Rugby League News. USA: Super League America, Inc. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
  4. "Canterbury attempting to channel the spirit of 1995 Bulldogs, who won the premiership from 6th spot". Daily Telegraph.
  5. "NRL 1999". Rugby League Project.

References
  • Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen; The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players; published 2005 by BAS publishing, f16/171 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic., 3000
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