Tyler Randell (born 31 August 1992) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays as a . He previously played for the

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in the

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and for

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in the

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Background

Randell was born in

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, Australia. He played his junior football for the Scone Thoroughbreds before switching to the

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, before being signed by the

. In 2012, Randell changed his surname from Sullivan to Randell.

Playing career

Early career

From 2009 to 2012, Randell played for the Newcastle Knights'

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team. In May 2012, he re-signed with the Knights on a 3-year contract. tylerrandell

In 2013, he moved on to the Knights'

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team.

2014

In 2014, he played for the

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team against the

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. In Round 25 of the

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, Randell made his

debut for the Knights against the

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. On 21 September 2014, he was named on the

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in the 2014 New South Wales Cup Team of the Year.

2015

On 6 March 2015, Randell re-signed with the Knights on a 2-year contract.

2016

In February, Randell co-captained the Knights in the

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2017

In July, he signed a 2-year contract with

side

, starting in 2018, however in August, he was allowed to join Wakefield early after being granted a release by the Knights.

References

External links

Wakefield Trinity profileSL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Randell, Tyler 1992 births Living people Australian rugby league players Cessnock Goannas players Newcastle Knights players Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league hookers Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Scone, New South Wales Wakefield Trinity players