James Schiller Explained

James Schiller
Birth Date:14 July 2001
Birth Place:Young, New South Wales, Australia
Height:190cm
Weight:95kg (209lb)
Club1:Canberra Raiders
Year1start:2022
Year1end:24
Appearances1:15
Tries1:9
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:36
Club2:Newcastle Knights
Year2start:2025
Appearances2:0
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:28 April 2024

James Schiller (born 14 July 2001) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Schiller is the nephew of former Canberra Raiders player Brett Mullins, cousin of Newcastle Knights player Jack Hetherington, and grandson of former Eastern Suburbs winger of the century Bill Mullins.[2]

Playing career

2022

Schiller made his first grade debut in round 1 of the 2022 NRL season for Canberra against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[3] In round 18, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 20-16 upset victory over Melbourne.[4]

2023

In the 2023 elimination final, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 30-28 golden point extra-time loss against Newcastle.[5]

2024

In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 36-22 loss against Cronulla.[6] On 17 April, Schiller signed a three-year contract with Newcastle for the 2025 season.[7]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Pts
2022 Canberra Raiders628
2023428
Totals10416

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/james-schiller/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Brett Mullins' advice to nephew James Schiller after Raiders' shock centres selection . The Canberra Times . Melanie . Dinjaski . 8 March 2022.
  3. Web site: NRL 2022, Round 1 Team Lists . NRL.com . 8 March 2022.
  4. Web site: Papenhuyzen’s season looks over as Raiders keep theirs alive thanks to rookie - 3 Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au.
  5. Web site: Newcastle Knights fans buzzing after extra time win over Canberra Raiders. www.abc.net.au.
  6. Web site: ‘Pretty disappointed’: Raiders to lodge complaint over Sharks trainer’s bizarre move. www.foxsports.com.au.
  7. Web site: Newcastle Knights tempt young Canberra Raiders flyer to jump ship. www.newcastleherald.com.au.