Adam Nable

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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|09|04|df=yes}}

|birth_place = Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

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|club1 = Manly-Warringah

|year1start = 1995

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|club2 = Wakefield Trinity

|year2start = 1996

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|appearances2 = 17

|tries2 = 3

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|points2 = 12

|club3 = Balmain Tigers

|year3start = 1997

|year3end = 99

|appearances3 = 57

|tries3 = 11

|goals3 = 0

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|points3 = 44

|club4 = Wests Tigers

|year4start = 2000

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|club5 = North Qld Cowboys

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|source = {{Cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/adam-nable/summary.html|title= Adam Nable - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project|website=www.rugbyleagueproject.org|access-date=2019-08-19}}

|updated = 19 August 2019

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| relatives = Matt Nable (brother)

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Adam Nable (born 4 September 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity, Balmain Tigers, Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys. He later played for the New York Knights in the American National Rugby League, and was vice-captain there.{{cite web |title=Knights Fight Back to Tie Wildcats 28-28 |date=2006-06-17 |publisher=New York Knights |url=http://www.newyorkknightsrugby.com/news_prev_7.php |access-date=2009-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705204932/http://www.newyorkknightsrugby.com/news_prev_7.php |archive-date=5 July 2008}} He is the brother of player-turned-filmmaker Matt Nable.{{Cite news |title=New York Knights star Adam Nable welcomes brother Matt and his hit rugby league movie "The Final Winter" for its US premiere in Manhattan on October 10 |work=AMNRL News |date=2007-09-25 |url=http://www.amnrl.com:80/news/09252007thefinalwinter.html |access-date=2 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112001310/http://www.amnrl.com:80/news/09252007thefinalwinter.html |archive-date=2007-11-12 |url-status=dead}}

Playing career

Nable made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in Round 22 1995, coming off the bench in a 32-4 victory over South Sydney at Brookvale Oval. This would be Nable's only appearance for Manly. The club would go on to win the minor premiership but were defeated in the grand final by Canterbury-Bankstown.{{cite news |title=Canterbury attempting to channel the spirit of 1995 Bulldogs, who won the premiership from 6th spot |first=Dean |last=Ritchie |date=2016-09-11 |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/bulldogs/canterbury-attempting-to-channel-the-spirit-of-1995-bulldogs-who-won-the-premiership-from-6th-spot/news-story/00687947fc54cecee6f7f571cdb773c0/ |access-date=2019-08-19}}

In 1997, Nable joined Balmain and became a regular in the team over the next 3 seasons. In August 1999, Nable played in the club's final top grade game as a stand-alone entity, a 42-14 loss to the Canberra Raiders at Bruce Stadium.{{cite web |title=NRL 1999 {{!}} Round 26 {{!}} Canberra Raiders 42 def. Balmain Tigers 14 |date=1999-08-29 |website=rugbyleagueproject.org |url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-1999/round-26/canberra-vs-balmain/summary.html |access-date=}}

At the end of 1999, Balmain merged with fellow foundation club Western Suburbs to form the Wests Tigers, with Nable chosen as one of the Balmain players chosen to represent the new side. In February 2020, Nable played in the club's inaugural game which, a 24-24 draw with the Brisbane Broncos at Campbelltown Stadium.{{cite web |title=NRL 2000 {{!}} Round 1 {{!}} Wests Tigers 24 drew with Brisbane Broncos 24 |date=2000-02-06 |website=rugbyleagueproject.org |url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-1/wests-tigers-vs-brisbane/summary.html |access-date=2023-05-19}}

At the end of the 2000 season, Nable was released by Wests and he joined North Queensland for the 2001 season. Nable made one appearance for North Queensland which came against Penrith in Round 4 2001 at Cazaly's Stadium.

Adam Nable

Playing career

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