Jayden Campbell (born 7 February 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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| Born | 7 February 2000 Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (12 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 7 September 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Helensvale State High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Father | Preston Campbell | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Nathan Blacklock (cousin) Greg Inglis (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editCampbell was born in Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales,[2] into a family of Indigenous Australian (Kamilaroi) and Danish descent.[3] In 2006, at six years of age, he moved with his family to the Gold Coast, Queensland, when his professional rugby league-playing father, Preston, became the first player to sign with the newly established Gold Coast Titans[4] and was later honoured with the club's first ever Life Membership.[5] The Campbell family also shares a relation with former Queensland captain Greg Inglis who is a cousin of theirs.[6] Jayden played his junior rugby league on the Gold Coast for the Helensvale Hornets and attended Helensvale State High School throughout his upbringing.[7] The Gold Coast Titans signed Campbell to an NRL development contract at 19 years of age.[8] His State of Origin eligibility for Queensland was confirmed in August 2021.[9]
Playing career
editEarly career
editIn 2018, Campbell played for the Burleigh Bears in the Mal Meninga Cup, before moving up to their Hastings Deering Colts side later that season.[10][11]
In 2019, he scored 24 tries in 21 games for the Bears' Colts side and won the club's Best & Fairest award.[12][13] In 2020, he joined the Titans' NRL squad on a development contract.[14]
2021
editCampbell began the 2021 season playing for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.[15]
In Round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Campbell made his first grade debut for the Gold Coast against the Melbourne Storm.[16] In round 23, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 34-20 loss against Melbourne.[17] In round 25, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 44-0 victory over the New Zealand Warriors.[18]
2022
editOn 9 June, Campbell was ruled out for eight weeks with a high grade hamstring tear during the Gold Coast's loss against North Queensland.[19] In round 20 of the 2022 NRL season, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 36-24 loss against Canberra which left the club sitting bottom of the table.[20] Campbell played a total of 14 games for the club in the 2022 season as the club finished 13th on the table.[21]
2023
editCampbell played a total of 22 games for the season. Campbell's season was ended after he dislocated his patella[22] in the Titans round 25 loss to Penrith.[23]
2024
editCampbell made his first start of the season for the Gold Coast in round 4 against the Dolphins. Following the clubs 21-20 golden point extra-time loss against Canberra it was announced that Campbell would be ruled out for at least a month with a leg injury.[24] In round 16 Campbell broke Scott Prince's club record of 20 points in a match with Campbell scoring 26 points in the Gold Coast's 66-6 win against the Warriors.[25] Campbell played 15 games for the Gold Coast throughout the 2024 season as the club finished 14th on the table.[26]
Statistics
edit| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Goals | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Gold Coast Titans
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7 | 5 | 20 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 16 | ||
| 2023 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | 34 | 88 | |
| Totals | 58 | 19 | 39 | 154 |
source:[27]
References
edit- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Jayden Campbell building on Preston's legacy". www.codesports.com.au. 24 January 2022.
- ^ "All Stars instigator within sight of proudest moment". Sydney Morning Herald. 7 February 2010.
- ^ "Preston Campbell's emotional tribute to son Jayden before his Titans debut". The Courier Mail. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Preston Campbell Honoured As First Titans Life Member". titans.com.au. 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Missed ALL-STARS Debut With Preston Still Burns Inglis". www.titans.com.au. 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Congrats to former Helensvale SHS student Jayden Campbell on his success!". Helensvale State High School Facebook Page. 20 August 2021.
- ^ "New faces at Broncos, Titans and Cowboys". The Courtier mail. 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Clubs set for showdown over expansion, new Brisbane team". The Courtier mail. 26 August 2021.
- ^ "2018 Mal Meninga Cup round 1". League Unlimited. 11 March 2018.
- ^ "Young Campbell eyes off Cup debut". QRL. 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Halfback Jamal Fogarty named Player of the Year at Burleigh's annual awards night". The Courier Mail. 13 October 2019.
- ^ "Jayden Campbell". 18th Man. May 2019.
- ^ "'A very different player': Preston Campbell's son gets chance to shine for Titans". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Jayden Campbell lighting up the Intrust Super Cup". Gold Coast Titans. 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Campbell a standout as Titans let golden chance slip". www.nrl.com. 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Gold Coast Titans beat Warriors 44-0 to clinch NRL finals berth, Canterbury defeats Wests Tigers 38-0". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Brutal Origin takes toll as Maroons gun looking at operation for ankle injury in big blow: Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au. 9 June 2022.
- ^ "Raiders overpower Titans to make it three in a row". www.nrl.com. 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Titans' million-dollar man goes missing as Holbrook rues costly mistake: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au. 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Injury report: Scan results return for Campbell, Sami". 22 August 2023.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review". www.sportingnews.com. 5 September 2023.
- ^ "NRL Casualty Ward: Surgery for Rabbitohs duo; Campbell blow". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Club records tumble as Titans demolish Warriors". National Rugby League. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: Titans 'perennial enigma' who went missing as Des Hasler 'hallmark' falls flat". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "Jayden Campbell". Gold Coast Titans. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.