Jarrod Mullen
Rugby league player, Newcastle Knights
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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American actor and director
Born
April 9th, 1901 125 years ago
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April 9th, 1893 133 years ago
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French Prime Minister and Socialist leader
Born
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