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| Full name | Blake Wayne Taaffe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 April 1999 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Blake Taaffe (born 21 April 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Early life[edit]
Taafe was educated at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College.[citation needed]
Playing career[edit]
2021[edit]
In round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Taaffe made his first grade debut for South Sydney against the Brisbane Broncos in a 46–0 victory.[2][3] Taafe played a total of eight games for South Sydney in the 2021 NRL season including the club's 2021 NRL Grand Final defeat against Penrith.[4]
2022[edit]
Taaffe played a total of ten games for South Sydney in the 2022 NRL season. Taaffe did not feature in any of South Sydney's finals matches as the club reached the preliminary final before losing to Penrith.[5]
2023[edit]
In round 19 of the 2023 NRL season, Taaffe scored two tries for South Sydney in their 36-32 loss against Canterbury.[6] On 31 July, Taaffe signed a two-year deal to join Canterbury starting in 2024.[7] On 24 September, Taaffe played for South Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final victory over North Sydney. Taaffe was named as man of the match for his performance in the final.[8]
2024[edit]
In round 1 of the 2024 NRL season, Taaffe made his club debut for Canterbury in their 28-6 loss against arch-rivals Parramatta.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs thrash Brisbane Broncos 46-0, Payne Haas on report". ABC News. 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Souths set to unleash latest rookie sensation as cover for Latrell". www.foxsports.com.au. 16 June 2021.
- ^ "One of finest NRL grand finals of all time provides cure to difficult season". www.theguardian.com. 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Penrith Panthers defeat South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-12 to qualify for third straight NRL grand final". ABC News. 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Youngsters shining at Accor as Dogs rookie winger's third try puts game to bed - LIVE". www.foxsports.com.au. 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Blake Taaffe joins Canterbury on a two year deal". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "Taaffe's statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran's captain's knock: Reserves Wrap". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Dogs' Foxx fear compounds rough night; Eels may have finally solved big issue: What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.