Ashley Gilbert (rugby league)

Ashley Gilbert is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. Gilbert played for Canberra in the NSWRL competition and also for Oldham R.L.F.C.. Gilbert was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever season.

Ashley Gilbert
Personal information
Full nameAshley Gilbert
Born (1962-11-28) November 28, 1962
Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionLock, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1982–90 Canberra Raiders 129 41 0 0 163
1988–89 Oldham 22 4 0 0 16
Total 151 45 0 0 179
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988 NSW Country 1 0 0 0 0
As of 28 February 2019
Source: [1]

Background

Gilbert was born in Crookwell, New South Wales and played in the local country competitions before signing with Canberra.

Playing career

In 1982, Gilbert joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever season. Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.

In 1987, Gilbert played 24 games for Canberra and featured in the club's first finals campaign and grand final. Gilbert played in Canberra's 18-8 grand final loss to Manly-Warringah at the Sydney Cricket Ground which was also the last grand final to be played at the venue.

Gilbert went on to play with Oldham R.L.F.C. in England between 1988 and 1989 during the NSWRL off season. He also made his one and only representative appearance for NSW Country in 1988.

Gilbert missed out on playing in Canberra's premiership winning teams of 1989 and 1990 due to injury. Gilbert retired at the end of 1990 with his last game in first grade being against Penrith in Round 15 1990.[2][3][4][5]

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References
  1. "Ashley Gilbert - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au.
  4. "All Stars shine, Dogs show grit". Goulburn Post.
  5. "All time first grade player list". Canberra Raiders.


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