Selwyn Cobbo draws inspiration from ancestor Eddie Gilbert

Dolphins winger Selwyn Cobbo is drawing inspiration from his great-great-grandfather, the late Queensland cricket star Eddie Gilbert. Cobbo, who recently signed a contract extension through 2031, expressed a desire to research Gilbert’s life and achievements during the off-season.

Eddie Gilbert gained prominence in 1931 after dismissing Don Bradman for a duck. While Gilbert took 73 wickets for Queensland, his career was significantly impacted by historical legislation that restricted the rights and movement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cobbo intends to visit the Ration Shed Museum in Cherbourg to reconnect with this history and encourage others in his community to pursue their dreams.