Age, Biography and Wiki
Kurt Gidley (Kurt Geoffrey Gidley) was born on 7 June, 1982 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australia international rugby league footballer. Discover Kurt Gidley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Kurt Geoffrey Gidley |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
7 June 1982 |
| Birthday |
7 June |
| Birthplace |
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 41 years old group.
Kurt Gidley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Kurt Gidley height is 178 cm and Weight 86 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
178 cm |
| Weight |
86 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Kurt Gidley's Wife?
His wife is Brooke McNamara (m. 2011)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Brooke McNamara (m. 2011) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Kurt Gidley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kurt Gidley worth at the age of 41 years old? Kurt Gidley’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Kurt Gidley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Kurt Gidley Social Network
Timeline
Kurt Geoffrey Gidley (born 7 June 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.
An Australia international and New South Wales State of Origin representative and captain, he previously played in the National Rugby League for the Newcastle Knights, captaining them for 123 games.
He played as a and, although due to his versatility, he was able to slip into the positions of and when needed throughout his career.
Having won the 2001 NRL Premiership, the Knights traveled to England to play the 2002 World Club Challenge against Super League champions, the Bradford Bulls.
Gidley played on the in Newcastle's loss.
Gidley had a productive 2004 season (being 18th man for the NSW Blues).
In round 10 of the 2004 NRL season Gidley made history when he won the Knights' first ever golden point match by kicking the winning field goal after 3 minutes and 26 seconds of extra time.
That game was against the Broncos at Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium).
Gidley missed most of season 2005 due to injury.
In 2006, Gidley travelled to Papua New Guinea to play for the Prime Minister's XIII against the Kumuls.
Gidley had a productive season in 2007.
He scored multiple times for the Newcastle Knights as well as having done well at converting goals.
He scored 15 points against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in their round 5 clash including 2 tries 3/4 goals and a field goal.
He has also represented NSW in 2007 State of Origin.
In the final round of the 2007 season, with scores level at 24–24, he kicked a penalty goal 12 seconds before full-time to give the Knights a 26–24 victory over the Wests Tigers (who needed to win to book a finals spot), which also ended a 7 match losing streak and allowed Newcastle to avoid the wooden spoon.
He was then selected in the 2008 State of Origin series shortly after a fractured cheekbone Gidley was the stand-out player at the club in the 2008 season as they finished ninth on the NRL ladder with 12 wins and 12 losses.
Gidley led the scoring at the club with 150 points and also took the try-scoring award with nine tries.
Regarded as one of the best utility players in the game, Gidley was also appointed captain of the Knights for the next season, replacing England-bound and club legend Danny Buderus.
At the end of the 2008 NRL season, Gidley was named the Newcastle club's player of the year.
In August 2008, Gidley was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and in October 2008 he was selected in the final 24-man Australia squad.
He was selected for Australia in the one-off test match against New Zealand on 8 May 2009.
In May 2009, he was named as captain and to represent New South Wales in the opening State of Origin match on 3 June 2009, in Melbourne.
In the 2009 season Kurt Gidley again led the club's season in points as the Knights finished 7th after a good year.
Kurt also achieved the second best percentage of kicking goals, with 82.1%, only being beaten by Michael Gordon with 93.4%.
In November 2009, he was named in the Australian national team to take part in the 2009 Four Nations.
In January 2010, Gidley was named in the NRL All Stars team to play on 13 February 2010.
Kurt suffered a knee injury in the game which left him sidelined until Round 6 of the 2010 season.
In 2011, Gidley competed in the third season of the Channel Seven television series Australia's Greatest Athlete.
Gidley was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
He is the younger brother of Matthew Gidley, and is the youngest of three brothers.
He was an apprentice butcher when he left high school.
Gidley's current partner is Brooke McNamara.
He was a Hunter Mariners junior.
In Australia's opening game of the tournament against New Zealand he played as the 17th man utility, making an impact in the last quarter of the game.
In game three against France, he was chosen to replace regular Billy Slater who was rested along with others.
He successfully converted two goals which played part in the final 42–4 Australian win.
On 7 November, Gidley was chosen on the interchange bench for the Four Nations final played in Leeds in which the Kangaroos thrashed England 46–16.
He was brought on into the s to replace an injured Justin Hodges early in the game.
