Australian rugby league footballer
Chris Adams Adams playing for the Central Coast Centurions in 2011.
Born (1986-08-12 ) 12 August 1986 (age 38) Nambour, Queensland , AustraliaHeight 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) Weight 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) Position Hooker
As of 6 August 2016
Chris Adams (born 12 August 1986) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He plays at hooker . He previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League .
Background
Born in Nambour, Queensland , Adams played his junior football for the Bellingen Magpies , before moving down to the Central Coast, New South Wales in 2005 to play for the Wyong Roos in the Newcastle Rugby League .[ 3]
Playing career
Early career
In 2006, Adams played for the North Sydney Bears ' Jersey Flegg Cup team, before returning to the Wyong Roos in 2007.[ 3] In 2009, he joined the Cessnock Goannas .[ 4] In 2010, he was signed by the Central Coast Centurions in the New South Wales Cup , before being elevated to the Newcastle Knights ' NRL squad soon after.[ 5]
2012
In Round 10 of the 2012 NRL season , Adams made his NRL debut for the Knights against the North Queensland Cowboys .[ 6] He went on to play two more games that season.[ 7]
2013
At the conclusion of the 2013 season , Adams was released by the Knights and rejoined the Cessnock Goannas in the Newcastle Rugby League.[ 8]
2014
In June, Adams captained the Newcastle Rebels in the Country Rugby League championships.[ 9]
2015
In 2015, Adams joined Lakes United ,[ 10] winning the Newcastle Rugby League premiership with them.[ 11]
2016
On 29 June, Adams rejoined the Newcastle Knights mid-season on a contract until the end of 2016.[ 12] He made his return in Round 19 against the Melbourne Storm , his first NRL game in four years.[ 13] As part of the deal, Lakes United requested that he would be released in time for their finals campaign in the Newcastle Rugby League.[ 14] After 5 matches with the Knights, he was released back to Lakes United.[ 14]
References
^ "Chris Adams – Career Stats & Summary" . Rugby League Project. 12 August 1986. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ "Knights behind Adams says Buderus – Newcastle Knights" . Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012 .
^ a b BRETT KEEBLEFeb. 10, 2010, 10:41 a.m. (10 February 2010). "Adams makes impact as NRL start beckons | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 . {{cite web }}
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^ Neil GoffetAug. 19, 2009, 12:19 p.m. (19 August 2009). "Danny Vaughan stands tall to win prized Real NRL gong | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 . {{cite web }}
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^ BRETT KEEBLEFeb. 10, 2010, 10:41 a.m. (10 February 2010). "Adams makes impact as NRL start beckons | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 . {{cite web }}
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^ "NRL 2012 – Round 10" . Rugby League Project. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ "Custom Match List" . Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ JOSH LEESONMay 18, 2014, 10:30 p.m. (18 May 2014). "Real NRL: Souths defeat Cessnock 24-8, photos | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Newcastle Rebels – Nbn News" . Nbnnews.com.au. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ JOSH LEESONOct. 2, 2014, 10 p.m. (2 October 2014). "Adams signing boost for Seagulls' stocks | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Adams could still hold trophy aloft this year | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ "Chris Adams returns to Knights" . Zero Tackle. Retrieved 29 June 2016 .
^ "Updated team lists: Knights v Storm" . National Rugby League. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016 .
^ a b Josh Callinan14 Aug 2016, 7:30 p.m. "Adams boosts Lakes after stint in NRL | Newcastle Herald" . Theherald.com.au. Retrieved 16 August 2016 . {{cite web }}
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