Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon (born 24 October 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s, he played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Gordon was a New South Wales, Origin and Country representative. He played at wing and fullback and was a noted goal-kicker.

He previously played in the NRL for the Penrith Panthers between 2006 and 2012, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks between 2013 and 2015, the Parramatta Eels in 2016 and the Sydney Roosters in 2017, then the Gold Coast Titans from 2018 to 2019 where he saw out his career. Gordon played for New South Wales State of Origin and NSW Country.

Playing career

2015

On 19 May 2015, Gordon asked for an immediate release to sign with the Parramatta Eels so he could play at fullback permanently, and he reportedly could no longer work with coach Shane Flanagan. The request was denied by the Sharks. However, on 18 June 2015, Gordon signed a one-year contract with the Eels starting in 2016.

2016

In round 1, Gordon made his club debut for the Parramatta Eels in the season-opening match against the Brisbane Broncos, playing at fullback in the Eels 17-4 loss at Parramatta Stadium. In May, he was linked to the Sydney Roosters and a possible mid-season transfer to the club but instead on 22 June 2016, Gordon signed a one-year deal with the Roosters starting in 2017, staying with Parramatta for the rest of the year. In Round 23 against the Brisbane Broncos, Gordon played his 200th NRL career match and kicked 2 goals in the Eels 38-16 loss at Suncorp Stadium. He finished his only season at the Eels with him playing in all of the Eels 24 matches, scoring 5 tries and kicking 158 goals.

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