Cody Nelson

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Cody Nelson
File:Codynelson.jpg
Nelson playing for the Wentworthville Magpies in 2015
Personal information
Born (1988-11-13) 13 November 1988 (age 37)
Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight99 kg (15 st 8 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2014 Gold Coast Titans 8 0 0 0 0
2015–17 Parramatta Eels 3 0 0 0 0
Total 11 0 0 0 0
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As of 24 July 2015

Cody Nelson (born 13 November 1988) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Mullumbimby Giants. He primarily plays at second-row, but can also fill in at hooker. He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels.

Background

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Born in Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Nelson played his junior football for the Mullumbimby Giants, before being signed by the Gold Coast Titans.[citation needed]

Playing career

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Early career

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In 2008, Nelson played for the Gold Coast Titans' NYC team,[2][3] before moving on to the Titans' Queensland Cup team, Tweed Heads Seagulls in 2009.[4]

In Round 8 of the 2014 NRL season, Nelson made his NRL debut for the Titans against the Wests Tigers.[5] On 4 September 2014, he signed a 2-year contract with the Parramatta Eels starting in 2015.[6]

In Round 16 of the 2015 NRL season, Nelson made his Eels debut against the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[7]

For the 2018 season, Nelson signed a contract to join Intrust Super Premiership NSW side The Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles.[8]

In 2022, it was revealed that Nelson was playing with his junior club the Mullumbimby Giants.[9]

Suspension

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In 2014, Nelson received a two-match suspension from the NRL after being found to have placed bets on NRL matches.[10]

References

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  10. ^ NRL to look at injury disclosure after gambling suspensions theage.com.au, 10 July 2014
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