Nixon Putt
Nixon Putt (born 3 March 1995) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Norths Devils in the Qld Cup.
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| Born | 3 March 1995 Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 20 October 2019 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He previously played for the PNG Hunters in the same competition. He has represented the PNG Kumuls at the international level, as part of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. He made his international debut against the Cook Islands on May 7, 2017 in the Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.[1]
Background
Putt was born in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea. He is widely considered to be one of the best of his generation, coming through the ranks of lower leagues he was always thought to be destined for stardom.
2018
In 2018 at the end of year PNG Hunters awards presentation, he was awarded the Stan Joyce medal for the player of the year Award. In the same year he was signed by the Norths Devils for the 2019 Intrust Super Cup competition.
2019
Nixon Putt played in every game and was awarded the best forward for the Norths Devils in the end of year club awards presentation. He was also being selected to represent his beloved Papua New Guinea Kumuls for the inaugural Rugby League World Cup 9s to be hosted in Sydney Australia
References
- Troy Taule (2017-04-29). "PNG Kumuls team named for Pacific Test". Loop PNG. Retrieved 2017-05-03.