Teig Wilton (born 25 September 1999) is a professional

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who plays as a forward for the

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in the

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(NRL).

Background

Wilton played his junior rugby league for the

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in the Group 16 Rugby League. He is the nephew of former

coach John Morris.

Early career

2020

Wilton made his first grade debut in round 11 of the

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for

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against the St. George Illawarra Dragons.

2021

In round 4 of the

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, he scored his first try in the top grade for Cronulla in a 48-10 victory over North Queensland at

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. Wilton played 15 games for Cronulla in the

which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.

2022

Wilton played a total of 24 games for Cronulla in the

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scoring four tries. Wilton played in both of Cronulla's finals matches as they were eliminated in straight sets losing to

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and South Sydney.

2023

Following Cronulla's loss against the

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in round 20 of the

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, it was announced that Wilton had been ruled out for the remainder of the year with a knee injury.

2024

In round 6 of the

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, Wilton scored two tries for Cronulla in their 34-22 victory over South Sydney. Wilton played 23 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. On 18 December, the Sharks announced that Wilton had re-signed with the club until the end of 2027.

Statistics

NRL

: ''Statistics are correct as of the end round 11 in the 2023 season''

References

External links

Sharks profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilton, Teig 1999 births Living people Australian rugby league players Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players Rugby league players from New South Wales Rugby league second-rows People from the South Coast (New South Wales) 21st-century Australian sportsmen