Jake Mullaney

Jake Mullaney (born 28 May 1990) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who has played in the 2000s and 2020s. He played for English club Bradford Bulls, as a fullback, five-eighth or halfback.[1] He has been described as, "slightly built," and a, "prolific goal-kicker."[2]

Jake Mullaney
Mullaney playing for Wentworthville Magpies in 2012
Personal information
Born (1990-05-28) 28 May 1990
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Five-eighth, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012–13 Parramatta Eels 18 5 6 0 32
2014 Salford Red Devils 13 2 30 0 68
2015 Bradford Bulls 17 17 0 1 69
Total 48 24 36 1 169
As of 3 October 2015
Source: RLP

Early life

Mullaney grew up playing for Eaglevale St Andrews in NSW. Until in 2009 when he got the call up to play in the Wests Tigers under 20s side.

Club career

Wests Tigers (2009–11)

Mullaney made records in the Toyota Cup, scoring a then record 325 points in a season. In his first season (2009) he scored the most tries with 29 and the second most goals with 103. Despite his achievements, he was not offered a contract renewal from the Wests Tigers, with club favouring James Tedesco. Still, Mullaney was described as, "the best fullback to come out of Western Suburbs since Brett Hodgson."[3] In late 2011, the Parramatta Eels announced that Mullaney would be playing for them until 2013.

Parramatta Eels (2012–13)

On 8 July 2012 Rd 18, Mullaney made his NRL début for the Parramatta Eels against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval. Scoring a try on début in Parramatta's 40-24 loss. Mullaney spent two years at Parramatta with both seasons ending with the club finishing last and claiming the wooden spoon.[4]

Bradford Bulls (2015)

Mullaney signed for Bradford on a 1 Year Deal. He featured in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford Tigers and Leeds Rhinos.

Mullaney featured in Round 1 (Leigh Centurions) to Round 6 (Workington Town) then in Round 11 (Sheffield Eagles). Mullaney played in Round 17 (Dewsbury Rams) to Round 18 (Workington Town) then in Round 20 (Hunslet Hawks) to Round 21 (Sheffield Eagles). Mullaney played in Qualifier 1 (Sheffield Eagles) and then in Qualifier 3 (Salford Red Devils) to Qualifier 4 (Widnes Vikings). Jake featured in Qualifier 6 (Leigh Centurions). Jake played in the £1 Million Game against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He also featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Workington Town). He scored against Leigh Centurions (2 tries), Hunslet Hawks (6 tries), Batley Bulldogs (1 try), Workington Town (3 tries), Sheffield Eagles (3 tries) and Salford Red Devils (2 tries, 1 drop goal).

He signed a 2-year extension with Bradford on 12 August 2015[5] however he was granted a release from the club to allow him to return to Australia for family reasons [6]

Thirlmere Roosters

Mullaney captain-coached the Thirlmere Roosters to Group 6 Rugby League First Grade premierships in 2019 and 2020.[7]

Career statistics
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2015 Bradford Bulls17170169
Total17170169

References
  1. "Jake Mullaney". Archived from the original on 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  2. Adrian Proszenko (8 July 2012). "Kearney puts rookie in Hayne's shoes". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  3. Michael Chammas (9 February 2012). "He must earn his stripes, but Tigers' No.1 is for Tedesco". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  4. "Parramatta Eels work to erase bitter memories of 2013's wooden spoon season". Daily Telegraph.
  5. http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/post/mullaney-agrees-to-extend-bulls-stay
  6. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/14126719.Mullaney_quits_Bradford_Bulls_and_heads_back_to_Australia/
  7. Shean, Mike (17 Sep 2020). "Group 6 grand final goes right down to the wire". NSWRL. Retrieved 28 Sep 2020.
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