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

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. 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

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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.

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