Jacob Preston (rugby league) explained

Jacob Preston
Fullname:Jacob Preston
Birth Date:2001 10, df=y
Birth Place:Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
Height:189cm (74inches)
Weight:100kg (200lb)
Year1start:2023
Year1end:present
Appearances1:34
Tries1:11
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:44
New:yes
Source:[1]

Jacob Preston (born 11 October 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.

Background

Preston was born in Wahroonga, New South Wales. He played his junior rugby league for the Belrose Eagles.

Early career

In 2021 and 2022, Preston played for the Sydney Roosters in the Jersey Flegg Cup.[2]

Playing career

2023

In 2023, Preston joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.[3] Preston made his first grade debut from the bench in his side's 31−6 loss to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval in round 1 of the 2023 NRL season.[4] Preston scored his first career try in his side's 26−12 victory over the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park the following week.[5] In round 5, Preston scored his first career double during Canterbury's golden point win against North Queensland.[6] On 21 April, Preston re-signed with the Canterbury club for four more seasons, finishing at the end of the 2027 NRL season.[7] In round 10, Preston scored two tries in Canterbury's 34–30 loss against Canberra.[8] Preston would have an impressive rookie NRL season, winning the Dr George Peponis Medal as Canterbury's best player during the 2023 season. He would also take home the rookie of the year and member's player of the year awards.[9]

2024

In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Preston sustained a fractured jaw in the clubs loss against South Sydney. Preston was subsequently ruled out for at least four weeks.[10] In round 13, Preston scored two tries for Canterbury in their 32-2 victory over Newcastle.[11] In round 14, Preston was taken from the field with a suspected broken ankle during the clubs 22-18 victory over rivals Parramatta.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jacob Preston - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Jacob Preston .
  3. Web site: Jake Preston: Focused & Ready. www.bulldogs.com.au. 23 February 2023 . 2023-02-23.
  4. Web site: All the NRL round 1 teams: Hynes and Manu out, Bulldogs star could miss season. SMH. 28 February 2023 . 2023-02-28.
  5. Web site: Preston opens the scoring. NRL.com. 11 March 2023 . 2023-03-11.
  6. News: Canterbury's Matt Burton has everything an NRL team would want in their star but he can still have so much more. ABC News. 2 April 2023 .
  7. Web site: Bulldogs Press On With Preston. 21 April 2023 .
  8. News: Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32-6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34-30. ABC News. 5 May 2023 .
  9. Web site: Bulldogs Celebrate 2023 Dr George Peponis Medal . bulldogs.com.au . 6 September 2023 . 6 September 2023.
  10. Web site: Jacob Preston returned to the field with broken jaw after brutal head clash against Rabbitohs. wwos.nine.com.au.
  11. Web site: NRL updates: Canterbury Bulldogs defeat Newcastle Knights 32-2 at Hunter Stadium. www.abc.net.au.
  12. Web site: Stephen Crichton produces 'special' moment as Bulldogs claim crucial win over Parramatta. www.nine.com.au.