Ashley Gordon

Ashley Gordon is a former professional Indigenous Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s as a er and for the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers in the NRL. Gordon was recognised in 1990 as the best wing of the year winning the Dally M Winger of the Year.
Gordon is the second cousin of Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks winger Isaac Gordon.

Background

Gordon was born in Brewarrina, New South Wales. Gordon played junior rugby league at Cardiff, before moving to Souths Newcastle.

Playing career

Gordon played for the Newcastle Knights for most of his career. Gordon then played for the Penrith Panthers for a year and came back to the Knights for a farewell year.