Tom Olbison

Tom Olbison

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Olbison
Born	(1991-03-20) 20 March 1991 (age 33) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	15 st 10 lb (100 kg)[1]
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2009–16 Bradford Bulls 145 19 0 0 76 2013(loan) → Dewsbury Rams 2 0 0 0 0 2017–18 Widnes Vikings 54 5 0 0 20 2019–20 Toronto Wolfpack 36 4 0 0 16 Total 237 28 0 0 112
Source: [2][3] As of 31 March 2021

Tom Olbison (born 20 March 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who last played as a second-row forward for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League

He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls and the Widnes Vikings in the Super League. He spent time on loan from Bradford at the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

Background

Tom Olbison was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Olbison joined Bradford Bulls from East Leeds A.R.L.F.C.[4] and made his Super League début for the Bulls against Warrington Wolves in April 2009.[5]

In August 2010, Olbison scored his first try for Bradford against Catalans Dragons.[6]

In April 2011, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Bradford until the end of the 2014 season.[4] In July 2014, he signed a further two-year contract at Bradford who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2014 season.[7]

Widnes Vikings

Following Bradford's liquidation, Olbison became a free agent and signed a one-year deal with Super League side Widnes in January 2017.[8]

Statistics

Season	Appearance	Tries	Goals	F/G	Points
2009 Bradford Bulls	1	0	0	0	0
2010 Bradford Bulls	7	1	0	0	4
2011 Bradford Bulls	16	1	0	0	4
2012 Bradford Bulls	14	0	0	0	0
2013 Bradford Bulls	21	2	0	0	8
2014 Bradford Bulls	27	7	0	0	28
2015 Bradford Bulls	30	2	0	0	8
2016 Bradford Bulls	29	6	0	0	24
Total	145	19	0	0	76

References

1. "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
2. loverugbyleague
3. RLP
4. "Olbison rewarded for fine form". Love Rugby League. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
5. "James Lowes backs former team-mate to haul Bulls out of their slump". The Guardian. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
6. "Bradford 22-24 Catalans Dragons". BBC Sport. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
7. "Olbison & Sidlow commit to Bulls". Love Rugby League. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
8. "UPDATED: Mellor and Welham latest to move on from liquidated Bulls". Telegraph & Argus. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.

External links

• Toronto Wolfpack profile
• Widnes Vikings profile
• Bradford Bulls profile
• SL profile