Thomas Anthony Hazelton (born 22 January 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Tom Hazelton
Personal information
Full nameThomas Hazelton
Born (1999-01-22) 22 January 1999 (age 25)
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight116 kg (18 st 4 lb)[1]
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Cronulla Sharks 44 10 0 0 40
Source: [2]
As of 28 September 2024

Background

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Hazelton grew up in Goulburn and played his junior rugby league for the Goulburn Stockmen.[3]

Career

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2022

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Hazelton made his first grade debut for Cronulla against the Sydney Roosters in (Indigenous Round) round 12 of the 2022 NRL season, in a 36-16 loss and became Cronulla player number 552.[4]

2023

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Hazelton played a total of 18 games for Cronulla in the 2023 NRL season as Cronulla finished sixth on the table. Hazelton played in the clubs 13-12 upset loss against the Sydney Roosters which ended their season.[5]

2024

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Hazelton played 25 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Hazelton played in all three of Cronulla's finals matches including their preliminary final loss against Penrith.[6]

Statistics

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Statistics are correct as of the end of the 2023 season[2]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2022   Cronulla-Sutherland 1 0 0 0 0
2023 18 3 0 0 12
2024 25 7 0 0 28
Career totals 44 10 0 0 40

References

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  1. ^ McDonald, Darcie (26 April 2022). "Reserves wrap". Fox Sports.
  2. ^ a b Rugby League Project
  3. ^ Fernance, Darryl (16 November 2017). "Trialling for Cronulla Sharks". Goulburn Post.
  4. ^ "Tedesco supreme as Roosters take down Sharks". NRL.com. 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Sydney Roosters score 'wild' 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers beat Warriors". ABC News. 9 September 2023.
  6. ^ "The Mole's end of season review: Awkward Sharks puzzle laid bare after $1m star 'lost his way'". www.nine.com.au.
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