Jarrod Mullen

Rugby league player, Newcastle Knights

Jarrod Mullen - Rugby league player, Newcastle Knights
Born

April 9th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played as a halfback in the National Rugby League, primarily for the Newcastle Knights. Mullen debuted in first grade in 2005 and became a key player for the Knights. He played 211 NRL matches over his career and was part of the Knights' premiership-winning squad in 2011. Mullen also represented New South Wales at the State of Origin level and was selected for various representative teams during his career. Injuries and off-field issues affected career longevity, leading to his release from the Knights in 2019.

Played for Newcastle Knights from 2005 to 2019

Won the NRL Premiership in 2011

Represented New South Wales in State of Origin

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