Tony Sukkar (born 25 May 2004) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward or for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.
Background He is completing a double degree in law and applied finance at Macquarie University.Tigers toiler Tony provides timely counterpoint to wantaway star Galvin
Career Early career Sukkar began his career playing for the Strathfield Raiders, Concord-Burwood Wolves and Enfield Federals, before being signed by the Wests Tigers to play for their feeder club Balmain in Harold Matthews as a 15 year old.
Sukkar was a Balmain Tigers junior, coming through the Wests Tigers junior system. He was named captain of the Tigers SG Ball squad in 2023.
Playing career In round 27 of the 2024 NRL season, Sukkar made his first grade debut for the Wests Tigers against the Parramatta Eels at Campbelltown Stadium in a 60–26 loss. This game was the highly publicised Spoon Bowl match between the two clubs with the loser receiving the Wooden Spoon in 2024.
Sukkar made his second NRL appearances off the bench against the Brisbane Broncos, in a 46–24 loss at Suncorp Stadium. Sukkar re-signed with the Wests Tigers until the end of 2026.Tigers forward signs new short-term contract
Sukkar was limited to just nine games for the Wests Tigers in the 2026 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.
References
External links Wests Tigers profile