David Gower

David Neil Gower (born 30 September 1985) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop, second-row and lock for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL competition.

He previously played for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League and the Wests Tigers, St. George Illawarra Dragons, and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL. He played for NSW City in 2017.

Playing career​

2014–present: Career with Parramatta​

On 18 November 2013, Gower signed a one-year contract with the Parramatta Eels. After a successful season, Gower was rewarded with a 2-year extension with the Eels until 2016. In 2017 whilst playing for Parramatta, Gower was selected to play for the City representative side in the annual and last ever City vs Country Origin match. On 2 June 2017, Gower broke his hand in Parramatta's 32–24 victory over The Auckland Warriors. On 13 September 2017, it was announced that Gower had signed a one-year contract extension to stay at Parramatta. In 2018, Gower made 16 appearances for Parramatta and scored 1 try as the club endured a horrid season on and off the field and claimed its 14th wooden spoon. On 30 October 2018, Gower signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of the 2019 NRL season.

In round 14 of the 2019 NRL season, Gower scored his first try of the season as Parramatta defeated Brisbane 38–10 at the new Western Sydney Stadium.

Gower made 16 appearances for Parramatta in the 2019 NRL season which he announced would be his last. Gower's final game as a player was for Parramatta's feeder club the Wentworthville Magpies in the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW grand final which Wentworthville lost 20–15 against Newtown at Bankwest Stadium.

On 4 November 2019, it was announced that Gower had overturned his decision to retire and signed a one-year deal with Parramatta for the 2020 NRL season.

In round 9 of the 2020 NRL season, Gower made his 100th appearance for Parramatta against Newcastle. Parramatta would go on to win the match 10–4 at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Gower made three appearances for Parramatta in the 2020 NRL season. On 12 October, Gower was released by the club as a player and took up a role with Parramatta in their educational and well-being team.

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