Daejarn Asi

Daejarn Asi (born 15 August 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth and centre for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.

Daejarn Asi
Personal information
Born (2000-08-15) 15 August 2000
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– North Qld Cowboys 5 1 0 0 4
As of 25 September 2020
Source: RLP

Background

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asi is of Samoan (Solosolo and Afega), Māori (Ngai Tahu and Tuhoe) and English descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Aranui Eagles before moving to Australia.[1]

In Australia, he played his junior rugby league for the Nerang Roosters and Ormeau Shearers. Asi attended Keebra Park State High School and later Brisbane Grammar School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.[2][3][4]

Playing career

In 2016, Asi played for Gold Coast Green in the Cyril Connell Cup.[5] In 2018, he played for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup.[6]

In 2019, Asi moved to Townsville, where he played for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Hastings Deering Colts. Later that season, he made his debut for the Blackhawks' Queensland Cup side.[7]

2020

In January, Asi was a member of the Queensland under-20 Emerging Origin squad.[8] In February, he re-signed with the Cowboys on a three-year deal.[9]

In Round 10 of the 2020 NRL season, Asi made his NRL debut, starting at five-eighth and scoring a try against the Penrith Panthers.[10] Asi played five games in his rookie season, missing time due to minor knee injuries.[11]

Statistics

NRL
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season[12]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2020 North Queensland 510—04
Career totals 5 1 0 — 0 4

References
  1. "Red and Black Report 2019: Edition No. 1". Canterbury Rugby League. 18 March 2019.
  2. "Round 4 Senior Wrap". Keebra Park Rugby League. 11 June 2016.
  3. "Brisbane Grammar School season preview". The Courier Mail. 13 July 2019.
  4. "Cowboys young gun Daejarn Asi gets his chance". The Townsville Bulletin. 22 February 2020.
  5. "Weekend Results". Easts Tigers. 11 April 2016.
  6. "Mal Meninga Cup state final teams". QRL. 1 May 2018.
  7. "Blackhawks fall short against high-flying Falcons". Townsville Blackhawks. 20 August 2019.
  8. "Cowboys named in 2020 Qld U20s Emerging Origin squad". NQ Cowboys. 22 December 2019.
  9. "Team list:Trial v Broncos". NQ Cowboys. 19 February 2020.
  10. "NRL team list: Round 10 v Penrith". NQ Cowboys. 14 July 2020.
  11. "Updated team list: Round 20 v Brisbane". NQ Cowboys. 23 September 2020.
  12. "Daejarn Asi - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
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