Aiden Tolman (born 10 November 1988) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.He primarily plays as a prop.. Tolman made a total of 24 appearances for Canterbury-Bankstown in the 2017 NRL season as they failed to reach the finals for the first time since 2011. "To ensure there is no risk at all, the player will be tested today and the game delayed until tomorrow to ensure the test results have returned. [15] For the second year in a row, Tolman once again received the coach's award from coach Des Hasler. "I'm still hunting for a contract and just the year it's been, I think there's a lot of players in my position. With a wife and three kids and global uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tolman would much prefer to remain in Australia instead of heading to the UK Super League. Tolman played 21 games for Canterbury in the 2015 NRL season as the club qualified for the finals. He was educated at St Paul's College, Kempsey and represented 2006 Australian Schoolboys. Tolman finished the season with 21 appearances and six tries. Canterbury officials dropped weights at his front door. Tolman was born in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.
"He's probably been one of our form forwards the last few weeks and he knew then that he was going," Georgallis said. "I've had some really good times, I've met some really good people and I leave this place a better person.". He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. The changes will ensure our fans will still be able to watch a game on free to air television this afternoon.". "There are no ill feelings there; that's rugby league and professional sport. The majority of my career has been here. Pay was credited with the late season revival as the side focused heavily on defense. "I'd never say never to anything, but I'd love to pick up a contract here first," the former Melbourne Storm player said. It's hard [to leave after] being here 10 years. The 31-year-old tested negative on Sunday, though he won't play against the Roosters and may still have to quarantine for a fortnight, placing his inclusion in matches against the Sharks and Wests Tigers in doubt. I'd love to just go another year and then see after that. "He's still being quarantined for up to two weeks just to make sure it somehow doesn't come on at a later date or if the test is in anyway inaccurate," journalist Danny Weidler said on RSN. "The NRL is just being ultra cautious and he could be in quarantine for up to two weeks in a Sydney hotel.". "I've got a great relationship with everyone at the club. At one stage of the season, Canterbury were sitting second last on the table but rallied to achieve upset victories over the Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors and St George to finish the season in 12th place. Uber Eats has been on speed dial. [7] "He's got other things to concentrate on as well," Tolman said. He achieved the coach's award for the club.
[10][11], On 18 May 2010, he signed for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for three years.[12]. The Bulldogs' match against the Roosters was rescheduled from Sunday afternoon to Monday after Tolman had a COVID-19 scare. As for how much longer he plans to play, Tolman said: "That's a hard question. Canterbury may be without forward Aiden Tolman for three games, despite the veteran forward returning a negative test to coronavirus. MORE: Cameron McInnes, Matt Dufty and Ben Hunt united after crucial win. But for Aiden Tolman, who was 18 at the time, the excitement of pursuing his dream to become an NRL player outweighed the nerves which should come with such a drastic transition. On September 22, Tolman was told by Canterbury that his services would not be required in 2021 and that he would be released by the club. “I want to thank our broadcast partners for their assistance, at very short notice, in changing the schedule. In 2012, Tolman ended the season with 27 appearances and 3 tries. [20], In round 15, Tolman made his 250th first grade appearance against Cronulla-Sutherland at ANZ Stadium which ended in a 14-12 victory to Canterbury-Bankstown. "That's neither here nor there now, I'm more concerned about leaving this club and celebrating the career I've had here.". He hadn't spoken with incoming coach Trent Barrett, who is currently an assistant at the Panthers, about re-signing under his watch. [8] In 2008 he was named the Melbourne Storm rookie of the year. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs re-signed Tolman for a further four years, through until the end of season 2017. [18], On 27 May 2017, Tolman made 51 tackles, 17 hit ups for 148 running meters, and played 80 minutes, in round 12 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Veteran prop Aiden Tolman believes he's got plenty to offer the NRL and is on the lookout for a new club having been moved on by Canterbury after 10 seasons. Canterbury forward Aiden Tolman's children attend Laguna Street primary school, in Sydney's south, where a teacher has tested positive to COVID-19. Tolman was one of eight players who were told they would be released as Canterbury looked to rebuild after a horror year on and off the field. I think he's a benefit to any club in helping those younger players, because he's just a workhorse.". Canberra Raider's Hudson Young could be forced to sit on the sidelines for seven weeks if found guilty for the alleged attack on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' Aiden Tolman …
Sometimes they haven't got a spot for you in their cap.". In round one of the 2011 National Rugby League season Tolman made his debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs against the West Tigers at ANZ Stadium. "Bulldogs prop Aiden Tolman has been given the all clear after his COVID 19 test came back negative," the press release said. Canterbury may be without forward Aiden Tolman for three games, despite the veteran forward returning a negative test to coronavirus.
Veteran prop Aiden Tolman believes he's got plenty to offer the NRL and is on the lookout for a new club having been moved on by Canterbury after 10 seasons. Tolman played in both of Canterbury's finals matches as the club reached the second week but were eliminated by the Sydney Roosters. One of the veteran forward's children attends a school where a staff member tested positive to coronavirus last week. [19], In 2018, Tolman made 16 appearances for Canterbury as the club endured one of its toughest seasons on the field. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League.Tolman has also played for NSW Country Tolman played in Canterbury's 2014 NRL Grand Final loss against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The Bulldogs confirmed the negative test in a brief statement on Sunday afternoon. “We will offer our support to both clubs as this process is worked through.”, https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/76/a/aiden-tolman_1cz1rhi6q1ld41iqslfxsvl9yw.jpg?t=1393386995&w=500&quality=80, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters, The Bulldogs' match against the Roosters was rescheduled, Cameron McInnes, Matt Dufty and Ben Hunt united after crucial win. [23][24], In 2020, Tolman made 17 appearances for Canterbury as the club again endured one of its toughest seasons on the field. I think everyone knows what I've done over the last 10 years.