Tag: Tom Dearden

11
May

Tom Dearden a rare win for Broncos coach Anthony Seibold

Sam Ayoub‘s client Tom Dearden may not know it, but in his own way he reminded Anthony Seibold of the joys of coaching. The Weeked Australian article written by Brent Read highlights Dearden, Dearden is the 18-year-old prodigy who made his first-grade debut against South Sydney last week, thrust into the starting side when Kodi Nikorima left to take up

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9
May

Lone Scout’s NRL Fantasy Q&A: Round 9

Sam Ayoub‘s youngest clients, Hudson Young and Tom Dearden are among the names mentioned in the Lone Scout’s NRL Fantasy Q&A: Round 9. Read more here

9
May

Seibold reveals why he backed Dearden over Nikorima

Broncos coach Anthony Seibold says he let Kodi Nikorima leave the club on compassionate grounds as he outlined why he backed 18-year-old halfback Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) to be the club’s long-term half. NRL.com Reporter Joel Gould, writes, “That was more of a family decision. Kodi was given an opportunity over at the Warriors and it was the best

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3
May

Newbie halfback still has Seibold’s support

Broncos coach Anthony Seibold has vowed to stick by 18-year-old halfback Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) as his coaching predecessor Wayne Bennett inadvertently wrote off the Queensland club’s chances one third into the season. Read the full story here

3
May

Seibold explains decision to start Dearden

Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold talks about why he chose rookie Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) to make his NRL debut ahead of Sean O’Sullivan. Watch this video on NRL.com

3
May

Schoolboy Cup provides perfect pathway to NRL

The National Schoolboy Cup has continued its tradition of producing NRL players with 2018 Peter Sterling Medallist, Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client), the latest young gun to make the leap to first grade. NRL.com Reporter Tanisha Stanton writes, Dearden will make his first-grade debut when the Broncos take on South Sydney on Thursday night. He follows in the footsteps of teammates

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2
May

Bulked-up Dearden has Lockyer NRL backing

Darren Lockyer has given Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) the tick of approval as the precocious teen prepares for a torrid NRL debut in Brisbane’s grudge match with Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney on Thursday. In the article written by Murray Wenzel for ESPN.com, it says, He will be the youngest current player in the NRL and the club’s youngest starting

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2
May

Broncos set to debut highly-touted rookie

Sam Ayoub‘s client “(Last year) 18-year-old Tom Dearden was chased by six different clubs before ending up at the Broncos, and is set to make his debut during their Round 8 blockbuster with South Sydney.” Zero Tackle’s Kristian Amenta writes this interview about Dearden, “He used to watch Friday Night Football when he was about five or six,” Steve Dearden said. “Last

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2
May

Schoolboy heroes a decade apart, Walker and Dearden meet on the big stage

A very interesting article written Phil Lutton for The Sydney Morning Herald features Sam Ayoub‘s client Brisbane Broncos half-back player Tom Dearden. Ten years had passed by the time Dearden inherited the red-and-white PBC No.7 jersey once worn by Walker. The result would be the same, with Dearden starring as PBC beat Patrician Brothers Blacktown to claim what is now known

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30
Apr

Nikorima out for Broncos, Dearden to debut

Sam Ayoub‘s client Gun Broncos rookie Thomas Dearden has been called up for a remarkable NRL debut as Kodi Nikorima weighs up his future with an offer from the Warriors. This was reported by Dan Walsh of NRL.com.  He also writes, The schoolboy star only joined Seibold’s top grade squad in January and was upgraded to their top 30 when he

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