Mitchell Allgood (born 27 April 1989) is an Australian professional

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footballer who last played as a for the

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in the

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. He previously played for the

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and the

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in the

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, and

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and

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in the

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. He has also played for NSW City in 2012.

Background

Allgood was born in

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Rugby league career

Early playing career

Allgood played his junior football with Brothers, Penrith Junior Rugby League Club. He played in the SG Ball competition with the

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, before signing with Parramatta to play in the Toyota Cup. In 2008, Allgood signed a two-year deal with Parramatta after great form in the Toyota Cup.

2011-2014: Parramatta Eels

Allgood made his NRL début in round 1 2011 against the

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. He only missed 1 game in his rookie year. He was also named the 2011 Parramatta Eels season's rookie of the year. .In 2011, Allgood re-signed with Parramatta until 2013. In 2013, Allgood was sin binned after punching Manly player

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and later suspended for two games. Allgood claims he was challenged by Matai on the field and said it was a case of "hit or be hit". In September 2013, Allgood was pulled over by police and charged with drink driving. It was alleged Allgood had been drinking with other Parramatta players as part of the club's Mad Monday celebrations. On 18 December 2013, Allgood was handed a two-year good behaviour bond by the magistrate. On 2 June 2014 Allgood was suspended for two games after being found guilty of a dangerous throw on Penrith player

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2015-2016 Hull Kingston Rovers

On 22 November 2014, Allgood signed a three-year contract with

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, starting from 2015.

2017- Wakefield Trinity

On 4 December 2016, Allgood signed for Wakefield Trinity on a 1-year deal following the relegation of

. Allgood was given the jersey number 10 by Chris Chester &

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2018-2019 St George Illawarra Dragons

On 6 November 2017, Allgood signed for the

on a one-year deal. At the end of the season he re- signed with the Dragons until the end of 2019. Allgood made his debut for St George in round 16 of the

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against the

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. In November 2019, it was announced that Allgood had been released by the club.

London Broncos

On 31 January 2020, Allgood signed a contract to join the

for the 2020 season.

Representative career

Allgood was named in the 2012 New South Wales City team to replace Keith Galloway on the bench.

Controversy

In September 2013, Allgood was pulled over by police and charged with a drink driving offence. It was alleged Allgood had been drinking with other Parramatta players as part of the club's Mad Monday celebrations. On 18 December 2013 Allgood was handed a two-year good behaviour bond by the magistrate.

References

External links

St. George Illawarra Dragons profileWakefield Trinity profileNRL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Allgood, Mitchell 1989 births Living people Australian rugby league players Australian expatriate rugby league players in England Hull Kingston Rovers players New South Wales City Origin rugby league team players Parramatta Eels players Rugby league players from Sydney Rugby league props Wakefield Trinity players Wentworthville Magpies players St. George Illawarra Dragons players 21st-century Australian sportsmen