Selwyn Cobbo
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| Born | 5 June 2002 Cherbourg, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Centre, Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 5 September 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selwyn Cobbo (born 5 June 2002) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He has played at representative level for Queensland in the State of Origin series.
Background
[edit]Cobbo was born in Cherbourg, Queensland, Australia. He attended Murgon State High School where he was the first Indigenous student to be school captain there.[2]
Cobbo played his junior rugby league for the Cherbourg Hornets and Gympie Devils.[3]
Cobbo is the great-great grandson of Eddie Gilbert.[4]
Cobbo is also of Tongan background.
Playing career
[edit]2021
[edit]In Round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Cobbo made his first grade debut for the Brisbane Broncos on the wing against St. George Illawarra Dragons at Kogarah Oval which ended in a 52–24 loss.[5][6]
Cobbo played fullback in the 2021 Queensland Cup Grand Final for the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls, which the club ultimately lost 16-10 against the Norths Devils.[citation needed]
2022
[edit]In Round 7 of the 2022 NRL season, Cobbo scored two tries for Brisbane in a 34-14 victory over Canterbury.[7] In round 10, Cobbo scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's 38-0 victory over Manly-Warringah. The following week in round 11, Cobbo scored a further two tries in a 36-12 victory over Newcastle. He then scored another try the following week in a 35-24 comeback victory over the Gold Coast Titans.[8]
Following a sensational start to the year with 10 tries in 12 games, Cobbo was selected to make his State of Origin debut in Game 1 of the 2022 State of Origin series on the right wing, setting up a crucial try 5 minutes before halftime for centre Dane Gagai. Cobbo would play all three games in a series win for Queensland. In round 22 of the 2022 NRL season, Cobbo scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's 28-10 victory over Newcastle.[9]
2023
[edit]In January, Cobbo came under criticism after comments he made about Brisbane coach Kevin Walters on the Back of the 135 podcast in November 2022. Cobbo said at the time “He’s a good person and a good bloke but I don’t think he’s a good coach, He’s not the best coach but he’s alright. He does a lot for the club but the way he coaches is a bit weird". Cobbo later apologised for the comments and stated that his words were taken out of context.[10][11] The Broncos fined Cobbo $15,000 over the incident. In round 10 of the 2023 NRL season, Cobbo scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's 32-6 victory over Manly.[12] In May, Cobbo was selected by Queensland for game one of the 2023 State of Origin series. In the series opener, Cobbo scored two tries as Queensland defeated New South Wales 26-18.[13] In round 18, Cobbo scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's 24-16 victory over the Dolphins in the Brisbane derby.[14] In round 26, Cobbo scored another hat-trick in Brisbane's 29-18 victory over Canberra.[15] Cobbo played 24 games for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season and scored 20 tries. Cobbo played in Brisbane's 26-24 loss against Penrith in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.[16]
2024
[edit]In round 6 of the 2024 NRL season, Cobbo scored two tries for Brisbane in the derby victory over the Dolphins, Cobbo would also receive the Battle Medal for man of the match the second time he's received the Battle Medal.[17] Cobbo was named on the bench for Queensland ahead of game one in the 2024 State of Origin series.[18] On 29 July, Cobbo was questioned by police after allegations of a domestic disturbance.[19][20] Cobbo played 19 games for Brisbane in the 2024 NRL season which saw the club miss the finals finishing 12th on the table.[21]
Honours
[edit]Representative
- 2022 State of Origin series Winners
- 2023 State of Origin series Winners
Statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Brisbane | 7 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 18 | 15 | 0 | - | 0 | 60 | |
| 2023 | 24 | 20 | 0 | - | 0 | 80 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 5 | 20 | ||||
| Career totals | 65 | 42 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 172 | |
source: [22]
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Cobbo keen for a strong season with the Seagulls". QRL.com.au. 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Cobbo keen for a strong season with the Seagulls". QRL.com.au. 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo, descendant of Eddie Gilbert, breaks new ground on the road from Cherbourg to NRL". codesports.com.au. 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Off-contract Dufty brilliant as Broncos put to the sword". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo and Adam Reynolds lead Brisbane Broncos to 34-14 win over Canterbury Bulldogs". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo announces himself to the world as Broncos thrash Manly". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo hat trick caps off solid Brisbane Broncos win over Newcastle Knights". wwos.nine.com.au.
- ^ "SELWYN COBBO CREATES "ISSUE" WITH BRONCOS AFTER PODCAST COMMENTS SURFACE". www.sen.com.au.
- ^ "'I don't wear it': Cobbo's Kevvie backflip called out as shock mid-game walkout revealed". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32-6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34-30". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "State of Origin 2023 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW 26-18 – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo produces 'freakish' hat-trick as Broncos beat Dolphins". wwos.nine.com.au.
- ^ "Walsh, Cobbo star as Brisbane push towards minor premiership". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "NRL Friday live blog: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow injured as Broncos claim battle of Brisbane, Storm sneak by Bulldogs". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Maroons squad named for Origin Game I". QRL. 6 June 2024.
- ^ "State of Origin star Selwyn Cobbo questioned". www.9news.com.au. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Broncos refer Cobbo domestic violence allegations to NRL Integrity Unit". The Roar. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "'Really can't hide': Queensland superstars back under-siege Walters amid Broncos review". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Selwyn Cobbo - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 29 July 2024.