- Adam Cuthbertson
Infobox rugby league biography
playername = Adam Cuthbertson
fullname = Adam Cuthbertson
nickname = Cuth, Wombat
caption = Adam Cuthbertson (back)
image_size= 250px
position = rlp|PR, rlp|SR
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1985|02|24|df=y
placeofbirth = Manly
countryofbirth =Australia
height = 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
weight = 102 kg (16 st 0 lb)
club1 = leagueicon|Manly|16 Manly-Warringah
year1start = 2006
year1end = present
appearances1 = 45
tries1 = 7
goals1 = 0
fieldgoals1 = 0
points1 = 28
updated = 06:11, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
source = [http://www.yesterdayshero.com.au/PlayerProfile_Adam-Cuthbertson_250012.aspx Yesterday's Hero]Adam Cuthbertson, born 24 February 1985 is an Australian
rugby league player, playing for theManly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL. His position of choice is as a second-row and he has been employed to good effect byDes Hasler as a ball-playing prop-forward.cite web|url=http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/sport/954373.html|title=Safety first for Storm|publisher=The Border Mail|date=2007-09-29|accessdate=2007-09-29]Cuthbertson is Manly-Warringah Junior, playing for the Avalon Bulldogs as a Junior.
Cuthbertson has been a revelation with the Sea Eagles in 2007, scoring 2 tries in 9 games.cite web|url=http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/players.asp?playerid=60|title=Player Stats|publisher=Manly|date=2007-07-31|accessdate=2007-07-31]
Cuthbertson has been noted for his ability to break a tackle, whilst his defence is also highly regarded. He is a front-rower who goes to the hard to the line, looking to offload the football.
Phil Gould has recognised Cuthbertson as a talented youngster whilst commentating on Channel 9. He gained the Man of the Match award for his performance against theWests Tigers .cite web|url=http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/news.asp?newsid=2146&Mth=7&Yr=2007|title=News|publisher=Manly|date=2007-07-14|accessdate=2007-07-31] Phil Gould has likened the big front rower's image to that of Manly legendGraham Eadie and the way he carved up the Tigers defence you could easily cast your mind back some 35 years and assimilate his impact to a young Wombat.cite web|url=http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/news.asp?newsid=2146&Mth=7&Yr=2007|title=Sea Eagles vs Tigers - Match Report|publisher=RLeague.com|date=2007-07-14|accessdate=2007-07-31]In 2007, Cuthbertson re-signed for three years, tying him to the Brookvale club until 2010.cite web|url=http://www.rleague.com/db/player/c/cuthbertson_adam/index.php|title=Manly announce two new signings and four re-signings|publisher=RLeague.com|date=2007-07-30|accessdate=2007-07-31] Cuthbertson has credited finding Christianity a year ago as the catalyst for his stunning rise from obscurity.cite web|url=http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/cuthbertsons-divine-inspiration/2007/07/21/1184560099651.html|title=Cuthbertson's divine inspiration|publisher=LeagueHQ|date=2007-07-22|accessdate=2007-07-31]
In round 12, 2008, Cuthbertson was sent off in the Sea Eagles' match against the Raiders for his high shot on Troy Thompson. Despite this, Manly won the game 31-18. He was suspended for one week for a careless high tackle.cite web|url=http://nrl.com.au/News/Judiciary/tabid/10246/Default.aspx|title=NRL Judiciary Charges|publisher=NRL.com] [http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/03/2263648.htm]
Point Scoring Summary - Manly Sea Eagles
References
External links
* [http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/players.asp?playerid=60 Manly Profile]
* [http://nrl.com.au/tabid/10299/default.aspx?playerid=473 NRL Profile]
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