About Bodene Thompson
Bodene Thompson (born 1 August 1988) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a second-row forward for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship. He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans, Wests Tigers and the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL. Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves in the Super League, Leigh Centurions in the Championship, Toronto Wolfpack in both Championship and the Super League and also spent time on loan from Toronto at Leeds in the Super League. He previously represented New Zealand Māori at international level. == Background == Thompson was born in Tauranga, New Zealand. He is of Māori descent. == Playing career == === Early career === A Tauranga City Sharks junior, Thompson played first grade alongside his stepdad when aged only 16. He then moved to Australia with his family and attended Keebra Park High. In 2008 he played for the Gold Coast Titans Toyota Cup (Under-20s) team. === Gold Coast Titans === Thompson made his NRL debut for the Gold Coast Titans in Round 9, 2009, making 3 appearances from the bench that year. He made 17 appearances in 2010, including 2 semis, and signed a deal with the club that lasted until the end of the 2014 season.
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