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Dylan Edwards

{{Short description|Australian rugby league footballer}}

{{distinguish|Dylan Edwards (American football)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}

{{Use Australian English|date=August 2016}}

{{Infobox rugby league biography

| name = Dylan Edwards

| fullname =

| image = Dylan Edwards 2019.jpg

| imagesize = 288

| caption =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|01|10}}

| birth_place = Albury, New South Wales, Australia

| height = {{convert|183|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|94|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}

| position = {{rlp|FB}}

| club1 = {{nowrap|Penrith Panthers}}

| year1start = 2016

| year1end = present

| appearances1 = 155

| tries1 = 54

| goals1 = 33

| fieldgoals1 = 1

| points1 = 284

| teamA = {{nowrap|NSW Residents}}

| yearAstart = 2017

| yearAend =

| appearancesA = 1

| triesA = 0

| goalsA = 0

| fieldgoalsA = 0

| pointsA = 0

| teamB = Australia

| yearBstart = 2023

| yearBend = 24

| appearancesB = 6

| triesB = 1

| goalsB = 0

| fieldgoalsB = 0

| pointsB = 4

| teamC = New South Wales

| yearCstart = 2024

| appearancesC = 2

| triesC = 1

| goalsC = 0

| fieldgoalsC = 0

| pointsC = 4

| source = {{cite web|title=Dylan Edwards - Career Stats & Summary|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/dylan-edwards/summary.html|publisher=Rugby League Project}}

| updated = 19 April 2025

}}

Dylan Edwards (born 10 January 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|fb}} for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL with whom he won the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 NRL premierships. He is regarded as one of the best defensive fullbacks in the game.

Background

Edwards was born in Albury, New South Wales, Australia and moved to Dorrigo, New South Wales at a young age.{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Matt|date=10 February 2017|title=Dylan has first grade ambitions after impressive pre-season|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/penrith-press/sport/dylan-has-first-grade-ambitions-after-impressive-preseason/news-story/ae519186f63111d23751e725552b73bc|publisher=Daily Telegraph|accessdate=11 April 2017}} He was educated at Dorrigo High School.

He played his junior rugby league for the Albury Pumas (now Albury Thunder) and the Bellingen Dorrigo Magpies before being signed by the Penrith Panthers in 2012.{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Matt|date=8 February 2017|title=Dylan Edwards continues to impress with Aukland Nines performance|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-standard/sport/dylan-edwards-continues-to-impress-with-aukland-nines-performance/news-story/ea993525c3f7c38848b0253a6a2e360c|publisher=Daily Telegraph|accessdate=11 April 2017}}

Playing career

=Early career=

Edwards moved to Penrith, New South Wales to play for Penrith's S. G. Ball Cup team in 2013. In 2015 and 2016, he was a member of Penrith's NYC team.{{cite web|url=https://nycdatabase.org/players/e/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070023/http://nycdatabase.org/players/e/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 September 2015|title=E|publisher=NYC Database|accessdate=2016-07-10}} On 4 October 2015, he played for the Penrith club in their 2015 NYC Grand Final win over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.{{cite web|date=4 October 2015|title=Updated 2015 Grand Final team lists|url=http://www.nrl.com/updated-2015-grand-final-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/90225/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=10 July 2016}}

Edwards played 44 games, scored 20 tries and kicked 72 goals for 224 points in his U20s career from 2015 to 2016.{{cite web|url=https://18thman.com/national-youth-competition/players/e/|title=18thman - U20s Player Records|website=18thman.com}}

=2016=

On 10 February, he re-signed with the Penrith club on a two-year contract until the end of 2018.{{cite web|date=10 February 2016|title=Panthers young guns sign on|url=http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2016/02/10/panthers_young_guns_.html|publisher=penrithpanthers.com.au|accessdate=10 July 2016}} On 7 May, he played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.{{cite web|date=8 May 2016|title=Updated: Representative Round team lists|url=http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/95512/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=24 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604182259/http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/95512/default.aspx|archive-date=4 June 2016|url-status=dead}} As a result of Penrith centre Tyrone Peachey being dropped for disciplinary reasons,{{cite web|last=Logue|first=Matt|date=9 July 2016|title=Tyrone Peachey's axing opens door for Dylan Edwards to make Panthers debut|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tyrone-peacheys-axing-opens-door-for-dylan-edwards-to-make-panthers-debut/news-story/9edbff94e9b864d90a831121a9ac8d1e|publisher=Daily Telegraph|accessdate=11 April 2017}} Edwards made his NRL debut for the Penrith against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on 10 July.{{cite web|date=10 July 2016|title=Updated team lists: Panthers v Sharks|url=http://www.nrl.com/updated-team-lists-panthers-v-sharks/tabid/10874/newsid/99009/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=10 July 2016}}{{cite web|date=10 July 2016|title=NRL Late Mail: Round 18 - Panthers|url=http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2016/07/10/nrl_late_mail_round_.html|publisher=penrithpanthers.com.au|accessdate=10 July 2016}} In September, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2016 NYC Team of the Year.{{cite web|date=5 September 2016|title=2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year announced|url=http://www.nrl.com/2016-holden-cup-team-of-the-year-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/100970/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=5 September 2016}}

=2017=

Edwards was named in the Penrith 2017 Auckland Nines squad. He played 14 games for Penrith in the 2017 NRL season and scored two tries for the Penrith club.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

=2018=

In Round 8 of the 2018 NRL season, Edwards suffered a season ending shoulder injury after a tackle in the 13th minute against Canterbury-Bankstown.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/panthers/dylan-edwards-and-dallin-watenezelezniak-will-compete-for-the-panthers-no1-jersey/news-story/e836bf3381faa0328ecd1eb0f248ec31|title=Dylan Edwards and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will compete for the Panthers' No.1 jersey|website=www.news.com.au}}

=2019=

In round 17 of the 2019 NRL season, Edwards scored two tries as Penrith defeated the Gold Coast 24–2 at Penrith Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-12/nrl-scorecentre-panthers-titans-knights-bulldogs/11296196/|title=Canterbury Bulldogs off the bottom with win over Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers ease past Gold Coast Titans|website=ABC}}

In round 21 against Cronulla-Sutherland, Edwards scored two tries in a 26–20 victory at Panthers Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/penrith-rookies-hold-out-cronulla-in-nrl-c-392122/|title=Penrith rookies hold out Cronulla in NRL|website=7 News}}

Edwards made a total of 20 appearances for Penrith in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished a disappointing 10th on the table and missed out on the finals for the first time since 2015.{{cite web|url=https://westernweekender.com.au/2019/09/blame-game-will-not-solve-panthers-problems/|title=Blame game will not solve Panthers' problems|website=Western Weekender}}

=2020=

On 20 February, it was revealed that Edwards had suffered a syndesmosis tear in his right ankle following a training session. Edwards later had surgery and was ruled out for an indefinite period.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/02/21/aekins-backed-to-fill-void-left-by-edwards-injury/|title=Aekins backed to fill void left by Edwards injury|website=www.nrl.com}} He returned in round 6 against the Melbourne Storm.{{Cite web|title=Panthers v Storm|url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2020/round-6/panthers-v-storm/|access-date=2020-06-19|website=National Rugby League|language=en}}

Edwards played 14 games for Penrith as the club claimed the Minor Premiership and reached the 2020 NRL Grand Final. Edwards played at fullback in the grand final which Penrith lost 26-20 to Melbourne.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

=2021=

In round 19 of the 2021 NRL season, Edwards kicked his first field goal against the Brisbane Broncos which was a two point field goal in Penrith's 18-12 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/oct/25/nrl-grand-final-2020-penrith-panthers-v-melbourne-storm-teams-live-scores-winners-win-team-lists-news-kickoff-time-game-start-updates-anz-stadium/|title=Melbourne Storm beat Penrith Panthers as it happened|website=www.theguardian.com}}

In round 22, Edwards scored two tries in a 34-16 victory over St. George Illawarra.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-13/roosters-panthers-grab-the-points-in-lang-park-double-header/100363926/|title=Sydney Roosters beat Brisbane Broncos 21-20, Penrith defeats St George Illawarra 34-16|website=www.abc.net.au}}

Edwards played a total of 21 games for Penrith in the 2021 NRL season including the club's 2021 NRL Grand Final victory over South Sydney.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/04/one-of-finest-nrl-grand-finals-of-all-time-provides-cure-to-difficult-season/|title=One of finest NRL grand finals of all time provides cure to difficult season|website=www.theguardian.com}}

=2022=

Edwards played 25 games for Penrith in the 2022 NRL season and scored nine tries. Edwards played in Penrith's 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over Parramatta and was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as man of the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/we-hate-parra-panther-mocks-eels-as-koroisau-pokes-fun-at-tigers-20221003-p5bmr0.html/|title=We hate Parra as Panthers mock Eels as Koroisau pokes fun at Tigers|website=www.smh.com.au}}

=2023=

In round 6 of the 2023 NRL season, Edwards scored four tries in Penrith's 44-12 victory over Manly. He re-signed a long term deal to stay in Penrith, as the clubs star fullback {{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-08/nrl-panthers-sea-eagles-broncos-raiders/102200900/|title=Brisbane Broncos' unbeaten NRL run ends in 20-14 loss to Canberra as Penrith thrashes Manly 44-12|website=www.abc.net.au}}

In round 25, Edwards scored two tries for Penrith in their 40-14 victory over the Gold Coast.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/nrl-tigers-dolphins-panthers-titans-storm-dragons/102751516/|title=Storm survive scare as Panthers move back on top of NRL ladder and Tigers snap losing streak|website=www.abc.net.au}}

On 30 August, Edwards signed a four-year contract extension with Penrith worth $3.4 million.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-dylan-edwards-re-signs-penrith-panthers-four-year-deal/ac2f22fa-d8f2-451e-816a-a656c971669a/|title=Dylan Edwards recommits to Penrith Panthers on four-year, $3.4 million deal|website=wwos.nine.com.au}} Edwards played 26 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26-24 victory over Brisbane in the 2023 NRL Grand Final as Penrith won their third straight premiership.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/oct/01/nrl-grand-final-2023-penrith-panthers-vs-brisbane-broncos-live-updates-scores-results-teams-squads-kick-off-time-accor-stadium-sydney/|title=NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened|website=www.theguardian.com}}

=2024=

On 24 February, Edwards played in Penrith's 2024 World Club Challenge final loss against Wigan. Edwards scored a try in the first half of the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/68337685/|title=World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}

In round 5 of the 2024 NRL season, Edwards scored two tries and kicked three goals in Penrith's 32-18 loss against Manly.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-06/nrl-saturday-live-souths-warriors-manly-penrith-dolphins-tigers/103677776/|title=Depleted Dolphins beat Tigers, Manly takes down Panthers, Latrell Mitchell on report twice as South Sydney loses to Warriors|website=www.abc.net.au}}

On 26 May, Edwards was named at fullback for New South Wales for Game 1 of the 2024 State of Origin series replacing incumbent fullback James Tedesco.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/05/26/blues-announce-new-look-squad-for-origin-opener/|title=Blues name six rookies, new captain for Origin opener|website=www.nrl.com}}

On 1 June, it was announced that Edwards would miss the state of origin opener after picking up a quad injury at training.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin/still-fronting-up-dylan-edwards-classy-act-after-state-of-origin-heartbreak-revealed/news-story/3fe27baf6481ef1db95948b8f434bd81/|title=‘Still fronting up’: Dylan Edwards’ classy act after State of Origin heartbreak revealed|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

On 16 June, Edwards was selected by New South Wales for game two of the series after his return from injury, making his début in Game 2 in Melbourne on 25 June 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/17/state-of-origin-qld-maroons-teams-squad-announcement-nsw-blues-game-2-queensland-selection-reece-walsh-latrell-mitchell-2024#:~:text=New%20South%20Wales,Olakau'atu%2C%20Spencer%20Leniu./|title=Maroons pick Walsh as Mitchell gets Blues recall|website=www.theguardian.com}}

Edwards played a total of 20 games for Penrith in the 2024 NRL season including their 14-6 grand final victory over Melbourne.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/nrl-grand-final-2024-quick-hits-biting-bunker-penrith-panthers/104422068/|title=NRL grand final 2024 quick hits: Biting allegation, Panthers halves swansong and a controversial bunker decision|website=www.abc.net.au}}

Honours

{{Col-begin}}

{{Col-2}}

Individual

  • Ben Alexander Rookie of The Year: 2017
  • John Farragher Award: 2021
  • Penrith Panthers Members Player of The Year: 2023
  • Penrith Panthers Merv Cartwright Medal: 2022
  • Clive Churchill Medal: 2022

Club

  • NRL Premiership: 2021, 2022, 2023 , 2024
  • NRL Minor Premiership: 2020, 2022, 2023

State of Origin

  • State of Origin Winner: 2024

{{Col-end}}

Statistics

=Club=

class="wikitable"
style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|†

|Denotes seasons in which Edwards won an NRL Premiership

class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width:80%;"

! width="2%" |Season

! width="8%" |Team

! width="2%" |Matches

! width="2%" |T

! width="2%" |G

!width=2%|GK %

! width="2%" |F/G

! width="2%" |Pts

scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal" |2016

| rowspan="10" |{{leagueicon|Penrith|16}} Penrith

|1

|0

|0

| -

|0

|0

style="background:#eaeaea;"

! scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal" |2017

|16

|2

|0

| -

|0

|8

scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal" |2018

|8

|3

|0

| -

|0

|12

style="background:#eaeaea;"

! scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal" |2019

|20

|6

|0

| -

|0

|24

scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal" |2020

|14

|5

|0

| -

|0

|20

style="background:#eaeaea;"

! scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#afe6ba;" |2021†

|21

|5

|0

| -

|1{{efn|Includes 1 two point field goal.}}

|22

scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#afe6ba;" |2022†

|25

|9

|0

| -

|0

|36

style="background:#eaeaea;"

! scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#afe6ba;" |2023†

|26

|12

|2

|100.00%

|0

|52

style="background:#eaeaea

! scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#afe6ba;" |2024†

|20

|10

|31

|79.41%

|0

|102

2025

|3

|1

|

|

|

|4

class="sortbottom"

! colspan="2" |Career totals

!154

!53

!33

!80.56%

!1

!280

=Stats vs Every Team=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
Opponentstyle="width:5em"|Playedstyle="width:5em"|Winsstyle="width:5em"|Drawsstyle="width:5em"|Lossesstyle="width:5em"|Win %style="width:5em"|Triesstyle="width:5em"|Pts
{{leagueicon|Brisbane Broncos|18}} Broncos1070370%04
{{leagueicon|Canberra Raiders|18}} Raiders750271%110
{{leagueicon|Bulldogs|18}} Bulldogs1080280%318
{{leagueicon|Cronulla Sharks|18}} Sharks1180373%638
{{leagueicon|Dolphins|18}} Dolphins1100100%04
{{leagueicon|Gold Coast Titans|18}} Titans870188%624
{{leagueicon|Manly Sea Eagles|18}} Sea Eagles870188%838
{{leagueicon|Melbourne Storm|18}} Storm1380562%28
{{leagueicon|Newcastle Knights|18}} Knights8800100%312
{{leagueicon|North Queensland Cowboys|18}} Cowboys1180373%312
{{leagueicon|Parramatta Eels|18}} Eels1390469%416
{{leagueicon|St. George Illawarra Dragons|18}} Dragons540180%28
{{leagueicon|South Sydney Rabbitohs|18}} Rabbitohs15120380%324
{{leagueicon|Sydney Roosters|18}} Roosters12100283%526
{{leagueicon|New Zealand Warriors|18}} Warriors1080280%420
{{leagueicon|Wests Tigers|18}} Tigers1080280%422
class="sortbottom"

References

{{Reflist}}

Notes

{{notelist}}

External links

{{commons category}}

  • [https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/penrith-panthers/dylan-edwards/ Penrith Panthers profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306202624/https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/penrith-panthers/dylan-edwards/ |date=6 March 2018 }}
  • [http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/team/profiles/dylan_edwards.html Panthers profile]
  • [http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/playerstats/playerprofile/tabid/10898/clubid/10/playerid/7108/seasonid/45/default.aspx NRL profile]

{{Penrith Panthers squad}}

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{{Penrith Panthers squad 2024 NRL premiership}}

{{Penrith Panthers squad - 2015 NYC premiers}}

{{2016 National Youth Competition Team of the Year}}

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