Albert Kelly

Albert Kelly (born 21 March 1991) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth or halfback for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Hostplus Cup.

He was selected in the New South Wales under-15s Combined Catholic High Schools' rugby league side as five-eighth.

He was chased by the Sydney Roosters and St. George Illawarra Dragons, before being signed by the Parramatta Eels on a four-year contract.

[8] In June 2012, Kelly was suspended before having his contract terminated after pleading guilty in court to smashing a light at Newcastle nightclub Fannys.

[11] On 18 October 2014, Kelly was released from the Titans alongside Maurice Blair to sign two-year contracts with Hull Kingston Rovers, replacing Australian halves Travis Burns and Kris Keating.

[15] On 26 August 2017, Kelly played in the 2017 Challenge Cup final for Hull F.C., winning the game 18–14 against the Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium[16] He was also named in the 2017 Super League Dream Team and finishing as Man of Steel runner up 2017.

While playing for the Magpies in March 2021, Kelly suffered a laceration to his right ear after clashing heads with another player.

[19] He was selected in the halves to replace the dropped Anthony Milford ahead of the round 11 fixture against the Sydney Roosters.

Kelly playing for the Eels
Kelly Playing for the Sharks in 2010
Kelly playing for Newcastle in 2012