Jake Mullaney (born 28 May 1990) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2010s and 2020s. He played for English club

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, as a or . He has been described as, "slightly built," and a, "prolific goal-kicker."

Early life

Mullaney grew up playing for Eaglevale St Andrews in NSW. 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

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. Still, Mullaney was described as, "the best fullback to come out of Western Suburbs since

Brett Hodgson Brett Hodgson (born 12 February 1978) is an Australian rugby league coach and former professional player during the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. A New South Wales State of Origin representative goal-kicking , he played his club football in the NR ...

." In late 2011, the

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announced that Mullaney would be playing for them until 2013.

Parramatta Eels (2012–13)

On 8 July 2012, Rd 18, Mullaney made his

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début for the Parramatta Eels against the

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. 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.

Bradford Bulls (2015)

Mullaney signed for Bradford on a one-year deal. He featured in the pre-season friendlies against

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and

Leeds Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built aro ...

. Mullaney featured in round 1

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to round 6

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then in round 11

Sheffield Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, situated south of Leeds and east of Manchester. The city is the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. It is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and some of its so ...

. Mullaney played in round 17 against

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to round 18 against Workington, then in round 20 against Hunslet R.L.F.C. to round 21 Sheffield. Mullaney played in Qualifier 1 Sheffield and then in Qualifier 3 against

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to Qualifier 4

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. He featured in Qualifier 6 against Leigh. He played in the £1 Million Game against the

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. He also featured in the

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in Round 4 Workington Town. He signed a two-year extension with Bradford on 12 August 2015. However, he was granted a release from the club to allow him to return to Australia for family reasons

Thirlmere Roosters

Mullaney captain-coached the Thirlmere Roosters to

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First Grade premierships in 2019 and 2020.

Career statistics

References

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