1. Adrian Purtell was born on 31 January 1985 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Albury Thunder.
35 Facts About Adrian Purtell
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Adrian Purtell previously played for the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, Bradford Bulls and the London Broncos.
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Adrian Purtell made his debut for the Canberra Raiders in round 1 2006 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
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In round 6 of the 2007 NRL season, Adrian Purtell was shifted from the wing to the centres.
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Adrian Purtell took this opportunity with both hands, scoring two tries in his first match in the new position and showing consistent form after that match.
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Adrian Purtell was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in the middle of 2007.
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Adrian Purtell missed the rest of the season as a result.
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On 16 March 2008, Adrian Purtell completed his return by crossing over for 2 tries against the Newcastle Knights.
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Adrian Purtell ended the 2008 NRL season as top try-scorer for the Raiders.
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Adrian Purtell joined the Penrith Panthers from the 2010 NRL season.
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Adrian Purtell played against Dewsbury Rams and Hull FC, Adrian scored a try against the Rams.
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Adrian Purtell featured in two consecutive games from Round 1 to Round 2.
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Adrian Purtell returned and featured in four consecutive games from Round 9 to Round 12.
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Adrian Purtell appeared in the Challenge Cup against Doncaster and Warrington Wolves.
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Adrian Purtell scored against Widnes Vikings and Warrington Wolves.
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Adrian Purtell featured in the Challenge Cup against Rochdale Hornets and London Broncos.
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Adrian Purtell scored against Leeds Rhinos, Salford City Reds, Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons.
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Adrian Purtell featured in the pre-season games against Hull FC and Castleford Tigers.
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Adrian Purtell signed a new 1 Year Deal with Bradford despite their relegation from Super League.
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Adrian Purtell featured in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford Tigers and Leeds Rhinos.
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Adrian Purtell featured in Round 1 to Round 4 then in Round 6 to Round 9.
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Adrian Purtell played in Round 11 to Round 13 then in Round 22.
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Adrian Purtell played in Qualifier 1 to Qualifier 6.
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Adrian Purtell featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4.
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Adrian Purtell scored against Whitehaven, Featherstone Rovers, Workington Town, Sheffield Eagles, Halifax, Dewsbury Rams, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Salford Red Devils and Widnes Vikings.
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Adrian Purtell did not feature in any of the friendlies due to a minor injury.
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Adrian Purtell featured in Round 1 to Round 4 then in Round 9 to Round 11.
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Adrian Purtell played in the Championship Shield Game 2 then in the Final.
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Adrian Purtell scored against Leigh Centurions, Workington Town, Halifax and Sheffield Eagles.
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Adrian Purtell signed to play for London Broncos in the 2017 season.
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Adrian Purtell featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4.
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Adrian Purtell scored against Hull Kingston Rovers and Rochdale Hornets.
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Adrian Purtell returned to his hometown to play Albury Thunder in Group 9 of the New South Wales Rugby League.
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On 27 May 2012, Adrian Purtell suffered a heart attack.
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Adrian Purtell was cleared to resume playing in April 2013.